The Netherlands delivered a show-stopping performance at Euro 2024 , cruising past Romania 3-0 to secure their first quarterfinals spot in 16 years! Cody Gakpo fired in the opener at 20 minutes, while super-sub Donyell Malen sealed the deal with two late goals.
Coach Ronald Koeman praised the team’s 'outstanding' play: \"This is the level we need to keep. If we drop, we won’t reach the final.\" Despite missed chances and a Virgil van Dijk woodwork strike, the Dutch dominated—a dramatic turnaround after their shaky group-stage loss to Austria.
Romania’s yellow-clad fans stole hearts, cheering their team long after the whistle. Though knocked out, the underdogs made history as group winners and earned a hero’s farewell. Coach Edward Iordanescu called it a \"great story\" for Romanian football.
Next up: The Netherlands face a high-stakes quarterfinal. Can they keep the momentum? Let’s go, Oranje! #Euro2024
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Improved Netherlands beat Romania 3-0 to reach Euro 2024 quarterfinals
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