Superb sub Ollie Watkins!
Updated On: 12 July, 2024 07:26 AM IST | Dortmund | AFP
Substitute Ollie scores 90th-minute winner as England rally to beat the Netherlands 2-1 in semi-final; coach Gareth Southgate wary of finalists Spain in Sunday’s showdown
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England’s Ollie Watkins celebrates his match-winner in the semi-final against the Netherlands. Pics/AFP
Ollie Watkins struck a stunning injury-time winner as England beat the Netherlands 2-1 on Wednesday to set up a Euro 2024 final showdown with Spain in Berlin.
Simons strikes first
It was an incredible finish to an evening that began badly for England, as Xavi Simons gave the Netherlands an early lead in the semi-final. However, England were soon level through a Harry Kane penalty following a contentious VAR call by German referee Felix Zwayer, and the match looked set for extra time until Watkins struck. On for Kane, Watkins received a pass from fellow substitute Cole Palmer with his back to goal in the first minute of stoppage time, turned and fired low into the far corner to leave the Netherlands bewildered.
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