England Secures Euro 2024 Semifinal Spot with Penalty Shootout Victory over Switzerland, Sets up Showdown with the Netherlands
Sports | July 6, 2024, 8:14 p.m.
The Euro Semifinals have been set with the Netherlands defeating Turkiye 2-1 in a thrilling quarterfinal match. The Dutch will join England, Spain, and Germany in the last four of the Euros, creating a wide-open field where every team has a chance to win the tournament. The Netherlands will face England in the semifinals, while Spain will take on France in the other matchup.
Despite falling behind early to Turkiye, the Netherlands fought back with goals from Stefan de Vrij and an own goal by Mert Muldur. Turkiye had their chances but were unable to level the match. In another quarterfinal match, England advanced past Switzerland in a penalty shootout, with Bukayo Saka equalizing with a brilliant strike. England showed efficiency in the shootout, with Jordan Pickford making a crucial save to secure their spot in the semifinals. England will now have the opportunity to improve further as they look to secure a spot in the final.