England Defeats Netherlands in Thrilling Euro 2024 Semifinal
Watkins' Last-Minute Heroics Send England to Final
Ollie Watkins' sensational goal in the dying minutes of the match propelled England to a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands in the semifinals of Euro 2024.
The substitute striker, who came on for Marcus Rashford in the second half, netted a stunning winner in injury time to send England into the final, where they will face Spain. The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating chances throughout the game. The Netherlands took the lead in the first half through Memphis Depay, but England equalized through Harry Kane shortly after the break.
As the match entered the final stages, it looked as though it would be decided by a penalty shootout. However, Watkins had other ideas. In the 93rd minute, he received the ball on the edge of the area and unleashed a powerful shot that flew into the top corner of the net. The goal sent the England players and fans into raptures and set up a mouth-watering final against Spain.
Watkins' goal was his first for England at a major tournament, and it could not have come at a more important time. The striker's heroics will live long in the memory of England fans, and he has undoubtedly cemented his place in the team's history books.
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