Van Dijk Dissatisfied with Judge's Judgment "Hard to Accept"
Jul 11, 2024
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Van Dijk's Netherlands lost 1-2 to England in the Euro 2024 semifinals in Dortmund, Germany on the 11th (Korea time).
The Netherlands scored the first goal in the seventh minute of the first half. However, it was tied in the 18th minute of the first half by allowing a penalty kick. He scored a dramatic come-from-behind goal in extra time in the second half when the score was 1-1.
As reported by 'The Sun', after the match Van Dijk "I don't know what to say. I don't know what to say about this"I was confused.
Van Dijk said "The game is over. It is a difficult situation to accept."
VanDijk "At some point, it should have been decided against us. In some cases, this was not the case. I don't know what to say and it's hard to accept," he repeatedly stressed.
Dutch coach Ronald Koeman also expressed a similar view to Van Dijk with a disappointing expression.
Coach Koeman said, `What should I do with the defender. This is not a penalty kick. Dumfries tried to block the ball, but his shoes hit him. Such VAR decisions ruin football, he claimed.
Dumfries put his foot out to block Kane's shot. Dumfries is slightly late. After the shot was made, Dumfries' soles took pictures of Kane's feet and ankles. It was not initially declared a foul, but after VAR confirmation, the referee declared a penalty.
Meanwhile, England, led by manager Gareth Southgate, have advanced to the finals for two consecutive tournaments. At the same time, he will try to win the first Euro championship ever. At Euro 2020, he lost to Italy and finished second.
It was one round where Southgate proved himself.
Southgate has been criticised a lot for bringing his team to the semi-finals.
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The BBC reported that `Southgate was accused of mercenary skills in this tournament. It was a bit of a surprise when he took out captain Harry Kane. This was a risky move. But perhaps more controversial is Phil Foden. Foden is a creative player in England's attack.
Southgate made his decision in the 36th minute of the second half when the score was 1-1.
Without Kane and Foden, Ollie Watkins and Cole Palmer were put in. Watkins scored the come-from-behind winning goal in the second half of extra time.
The BBC said 'Watkins and Palmer justified Southgate's replacement in spectacular fashion. Kane's replacement was sure to be Ivan Toney, but Southgate's decision to choose Watkins proved to be a bonanza.
The BBC said 'Both the manager and the player were perfect. England easily endured two minutes of extra time as well. Southgate praised him for his good performances in four major tournaments in eight years, although it is a taste that some England fans find difficult to admit.
Southgate advanced to the final at Euro 2024, following the semifinals of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, the runner-up at Euro 2020, and the quarterfinals at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. It is the semifinals three times in the last four major championships. It is not unreasonable to call him England's best coach in nearly 30 years.
The final match is against Spain. It will clash with the Invincible Fleet in Berlin at 4 a.m. on the 15th. The BBC expected that if Southgate could win against Spain, he would answer all doubts directed at him.
dhhan@sportschosun.com
