Ronald Koeman’s resurgent Netherlands side take on Turkey in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals tonight, looking to book a semi-final spot against England.
The Dutch eased past Romania in their last-16 match, with impressive performances from Cody Gakpo, Donyell Malen and Xavi Simons handing them a 3-0 win this week. And though many neutrals expected them to be facing Ralf Rangnick’s impressive Austria in the last eight, they were surprised as Turkey battled to an enthralling 2-1 win, with two goals from Merih Demiral proving the difference.
That result has set up an unexpected encounter in Berlin, with two sides who have steadily improved as the tournament progressed now facing their toughest test so far. Next up for the winner: England, who beat Switzerland on penalties.
Follow all the latest updates and reaction below as the Netherlands take on Turkey at Euro 2024.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Turkey
Yilmaz puts pressure on Dumfries and it almost pays off as the Dutchman falls, but the Turkey man also falls as he chases it.
Bergwijn fires a shot over from distance.
Chris Wilson6 July 2024 20:42
Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Turkey
The Dutch think they have a great opportunity to equalise, but Gakpo has wondered offside as Depay threaded it through.
Chris Wilson6 July 2024 20:40
Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Turkey
Some noise in the Olmypiastadion now. Turkey reached the last four of Euro 2008 – could they repeat that feat tonight?
They’re not resting on their laurels either, constantly looking to attack.
Chris Wilson6 July 2024 20:38
GOAL! Netherlands 0-1 Turkey
Turkey are in the ascendancy now, and they win another corner. Calhanoglu with the in-swinger, and it’s headed away. It lands at the feet of Guler, who curls it towards the back post where three Turkish players are arriving. It’s Akaydin who fires it past Verbruggen with the header!
Chris Wilson6 July 2024 20:36
Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-0 Turkey
The ball runs to Guler on the right-hand edge of the box and he tries the hopeful effort, clipping it first-time towards the far corner, but it sails over.
Chris Wilson6 July 2024 20:33
Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-0 Turkey
It’s a free-kick in a dangerous position for Turkey, with Calhanoglu to deliver again. It’s swung in towards the penalty spot, but Verbruggen punches it away, and the Netherlands end up with a throw.
Chris Wilson6 July 2024 20:32
Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-0 Turkey
Richard Jolly, our Senior Football Correspondent, at the stadium:
“All rather loud in Berlin, which is largely the Turkey fans, though they haven’t actually had that much to cheer on the pitch. The Netherlands have been the more ambitious and progressive, with Turkey looking to defend deep and counter-attack.”
Alex Pattle6 July 2024 20:31
Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-0 Turkey
Good work from both sides as Guler collects the ball and threads it through to Yilmaz. He’s almost through, but van Dijk does well to recover.
Moments later, Simons is the first player in the book after a late challenge.
Chris Wilson6 July 2024 20:30
Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-0 Turkey
A chance as Calhanoglu swings in a free-kick, but the connection isn’t clean and the effort goes over.
Chris Wilson6 July 2024 20:29