Euro 2024: The Netherlands Orange Army ensure a strong start to their Euro 2024 campaign after clinching a thrilling 2-1 win over a strong but Robert Lewandowski-less Poland. Wout Weghorst netted the winning goal for Netherlands only minutes after coming off the bench.
Wout Weghorst netted the late winner for Netherlands against Poland. (Photo: AP)
Hamburg,UPDATED: Jun 16, 2024 20:28 IST
In Short
- Netherlands kicked off Euro 2024 campaign with a 2-1 win over Poland
- Cody Gakpo and Wout Weghorst scored for the Dutch side
- Adam Buksa got an early lead for Poland but couldn't close out
After what can be easily termed as UEFA Euro 2024's first end-to-end thriller, the Netherlands clinched a 2-1 win over a feisty Poland side to kick off their campaign in proper "potential winners" fashion. The match showcased the traditional edge of the seat excitement of the European Championship from the very get go, and saw a Robert Lewandowski-less Poland defy the tempo of the game and grab an erly lead, only for Cody Gakpo to restore balance within minutes. Ultimately, it was the Netherland's consistent attacking push and Poland's lack of clinical approach that saw the Orange Army ensure a positive start to their tournament.
Netherlands dominated play for the entire first 15 minutes of the game, but Poland's Adam Buska
Published By:
Debodinna Chakraborty
Published On:
Jun 16, 2024
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