In the early morning of July 3, Beijing time, in the 1/8 finals of this European Cup, the Dutch team defeated Romania 3-0 and successfully advanced to the quarterfinals. The match, which took place in Munich, became a wonderful chapter in the history of the European Championship. Gakpo opened the scoring for the Netherlands in the first half to break the deadlock. At the end of the game, substitute Mullen scored twice to seal the win for the Dutch team, causing cheers from the audience.
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It is worth mentioning that in the group stage before this European Championship, the Dutch team did not perform well, only finishing third in Group D to enter the round of 16. However, after knocking out Romania, they became the only team to reach the quarter-finals of this tournament to finish third in their group. This feat undoubtedly made the Dutch team a dark horse in this event.
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At the same time, the other three third-placed teams in the group, Slovenia, Slovakia and Georgia, who had already played in the quarter-finals, have all been eliminated. Compared to the counterattack of the Dutch team, these teams did not perform well in the knockout rounds and lost one after another. This also makes the Dutch team more and more unique on the road to qualification.
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In the next quarter-finals, the Netherlands will take on a new challenge and face off against the winner between Austria and Turkey. It was undoubtedly a tough game, but the Dutch team has earned more confidence for themselves with their excellent performances so far. Fans are looking forward to the Dutch team to do another great job in the upcoming matches and even to challenge for the European Championship. This is undoubtedly a battle full of challenges and opportunities for the Dutch team. Let's wait and see if the Dutch team can continue to work wonders at this European Championship.
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After the game! Zhan Jun commented on the match: First of all, I would like to express my deep respect to the brave and fearless Romanian team. Their aggressive attitude in the game gave us a thrilling, fast and furious round of 16 tie of the European Championship. These teams from Southeastern Europe, including Slovenia, Slovakia and Romania, all have their own unique styles, which put the traditional European powerhouses to the test, while also providing us with valuable lessons on how to defeat the strong with the weak.
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It is worth mentioning that the Dutch team has won for the first time in the last three European Championship qualifying knockout rounds. The speed and passion they showed was exactly what the fans loved for the "Orange Army". Coach Ronald Koeman's personnel changes and tactical arrangements in the game showed his wisdom, the close linkage of the central midfield, Dumfries on the right became the most threatening "breaking point", and Gakpo on the left side with his unique skills, both inside and outside, can not only score goals, but also limit the ball to assist. In the new season, I hope he can maintain this heroic form in Liverpool.
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In addition, Mullen, who came on as a substitute, also showed us his superb skills in counter-attacking battles, making up for the regret of playing an own goal. However, the fly in the ointment is that the Dutch team still needs to improve in terms of efficiency in front of goal, and many good opportunities have been wasted. Still, the game was a thrilling affair that showcased the charm of football.
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Overall, this Euro Championship last-16 tie not only allowed us to enjoy a great game, but also gave us a deeper understanding of the teams in southeastern Europe. At the same time, the performance of the Dutch team also gives us hope that they will be able to regain their strength. Let's look forward to the next games together, I believe there will be more exciting waiting for us.