The Euro 2024 semi-final between England and the Netherlands has left football fans with intense emotions and endless comments on social media, especially on Twitter. One of the most talked about and discussed moments was the penalty awarded to England after a foul committed by Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries on England striker Harry Kane.
The referee’s decision to award the penalty sparked a wave of reactions on Twitter, dividing opinions between those who considered the decision to be correct and those who saw it as unfair. Hashtags related to the penalty, such as #Dumfries, #Kane, and #Euro2024, quickly became trending, with thousands of tweets analysing the play from different perspectives.
Experts, former players and fans from around the world shared their opinions, creating a lively debate about the fairness of the refereeing and the impact of the decision on the outcome of the match. Some praised Kane’s performance in converting the penalty with great calm, while others strongly criticised the referee’s decision and the performance of the VAR.
Ollie Watkins dressed up as a hero and scored the decisive goal in the 90th minute to put England into the final of the championship. England qualified for the final for the second time in a row. Next Sunday at 9:00 p.m. they will face the Spanish team in the last match of the tournament. We leave you with X’s best reactions to the semi-final between the British and the Dutch.
Give him the key to England, Mainoo already owns that midfield. 🔥#Euro2024 #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/lUQdEeZfLz
— Daniel Sanchez 🇧🇴👹🇾🇪 (@DanielSmufc) July 10, 2024
England’s best game coincides with the return of a relevant Foden receiving in his preferred zone inside, Mainoo breaking lines and Saka leading. Three good agitators that they have not managed to activate at the same time until today.
— Nacho Gonzalez (@nacho8gonz) July 10, 2024
Every England game has had a great goal scored by Pickford. Remember this fact to tell your grandchildren when you talk to them about this team.
— Nacho Gonzalez (@nacho8gonz) July 10, 2024
Remember that we spent three whole games with Foden on the left wing, and stuck to the line, without being able to make that shot that is so typical of him. We have seen some very dark things in this month of the Euro Cup.
— Alvaro de Grado (@AlvarodeGrado) July 10, 2024
Xavi Simmons’ Euro Cup was leaving me feeling a little bit disappointed despite his assists, but after this goal I can forgive him for the rest. Simmons has these things. He receives, turns, faces and doesn’t forgive.
— Miguel Quintana (@migquintana) July 10, 2024
It makes me a little more comfortable with the world to see that a kid like Xavi Simons, who has been on everyone’s lips since he was 10, is becoming what he promised.
— Andrés Weiss (@andresweiss_) July 10, 2024
Southgate’s adjustments were a long time coming, but it is undeniable that he has improved England. Mainoo gives them dynamism on the ball, Foden’s profile adds threat and there is also a very noticeable step forward when it comes to looking for the opponent up front. They are more aggressive. They are a better team.
— Miguel Quintana (@migquintana) July 10, 2024
England are playing good football. pic.twitter.com/T7xAHMRdmG
— Andrés Weiss (@andresweiss_) July 10, 2024
Penalty for England for this Dumfries kick on Kane #Euro2024 pic.twitter.com/iLymkHP7RZ
— MARCA (@marca) July 10, 2024
🖥️💥 Successful VAR intervention in the Netherlands – England match.
👉🏻 Dumfries leaves the tackle after Harry Kane’s shot hits the striker’s foot.
✅ IT’S A PENALTY.
▪️ The VAR had to notify Félix Zwayer to go and check the monitor. pic.twitter.com/YEDTckeELg
— VAR File (@VARFile) July 10, 2024
It’s not a penalty in 100 lives.
Harry Kane gives it to Dumfries.
For me, nothing.
— Alfonso Ramos Cuevas (@Alfonso11Ramos) July 10, 2024
You can’t call a penalty for that action at this stage of the championship.
Dumfries can’t go like this either, anyway.
— ANDONI (@andoniiivm) July 10, 2024
The goal that Ollie Watkins has been scoring all season with that whiplash against the far post on the half-turn. He has needed hardly any minutes to show why he has been the best striker in the Premier League 23/24. A force of nature.
— Nacho Gonzalez (@nacho8gonz) July 10, 2024
The demarcation, the control, the turn and the finish. What a display of fundamentals from Ollie Watkins to get into the final.
— Miguel Quintana (@migquintana) July 10, 2024
Forgive us all. pic.twitter.com/ojSboPlvDz
— Alvaro de Grado (@AlvarodeGrado) July 10, 2024
The Euros for De Vrij and Van Dijk are pretty poor. It’s the line that has convinced me the least from the Netherlands, which is very paradoxical having these two in the squad + Ake, Van de Ven, Blind or De Ligt. https://t.co/kcJT7XYRDQ
— Miguel Quintana (@migquintana) July 10, 2024
ENGLAND GET INTO THE FINAL OF THE #EURO2024! 💥
A goal from Ollie Watkins brings the English together with Spain in Berlin ✨ pic.twitter.com/m3JPmTPnRa
— DAZN Spain (@DAZN_ES) July 10, 2024
If you put a player like Ollie Watkins in a position to be a difference-maker… he is. Surprise.
— Andrés Weiss (@andresweiss_) July 10, 2024
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