"Referee, you explain it yourself!" Grudging penalty allowed, angry 'Hack of Dutch defense'An angry interview
Jul 11, 2024
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The Dutch national soccer team, led by head coach Ronald Koeman, lost 1-2 against England in the semifinals of Euro 2024 at BVB Stadion Dortmund in Dortmund, Germany on the 11th (Korea time).
The Netherlands shook England's net with a surprise right-footed shot from the corner of the penalty area after Xavi Simmons took the ball from the front in the 7th minute of the first half. took a 1-0 lead. Things have changed drastically. It was 18 minutes in the first half. Denzel Dumfries committed a foul while England's Harry Kane was attacking. The referee declared a penalty through VAR. Kane was the kicker and brought the game to 1-1 and square one. The Netherlands bowed to Ollie Watkins in extra time in the second half.
Van Dijk questioned the referee's penalty declaration. British media Express said: "'Van Dijk is excited about the quality of the referee after the game against England. There is disagreement over Dumfries' foul declaration.
Van Dyke is "I don't know what to say. The referee went in pretty quickly after the game. There was no time to wave. Of course, the game is over. But it is difficult for me to accept this. We had a big dream. I felt like I could achieve it as a team, but unfortunately that didn't happen. They keep changing what can have a big impact, small changes. I want the referee to come and explain it himself."
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