Netherlands come back against Turkey to fly into Euro 1/2-finals

The Netherlands set up a Euro 2024 semi-final clash with England after mounting a rousing second-half comeback to end Turkey’s hopes with a 2-1 quarter-final victory in Berlin.

A surprise seemed possible when Samet Akaydin nodded home the opener for Turkey on 35 minutes from Arda Guler’s pinpoint cross. However, Ronald Koeman’s men transformed in the second half, striking twice within six minutes to advance to the last four as their opponents visibly tired.

NETHERLANDS COME BACK TO BEAT TÜRKIYE 2-1 AND BOOK THEIR SPOT IN THE EURO SEMIFINALS 🇳🇱 pic.twitter.com/omI74tG5qX

— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 6, 2024

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Stefan de Vrij powered a header into the net for the equalizer on 70 minutes from Memphis Depay’s cross. Then, Mert Muldur inadvertently flicked the ball into his own net under pressure from Cody Gakpo, following a probing ball from Denzel Dumfries.

Netherlands go through! 🟠#EURO2024 | #NEDTUR pic.twitter.com/jgcs4PicXS

— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) July 6, 2024

Earlier on Saturday, England advanced to the last four by edging Switzerland 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra time in Düsseldorf.