What if it's not PK? Already 'Train to the Final' Kane"Yes, it's a goal. I feel good!"

Jul 11, 2024

What if it's not PK? Already 'Train to the Final' Kane'Yes, it's a goal. I feel good!'
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What if it's not PK? Already 'Train to the Final' Kane'Yes, it's a goal. I feel good!'
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England's flagship striker Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) enjoyed the joy of victory.

The English national soccer team, led by head coach Gareth Southgate, came from behind to win 2-1 against the Netherlands in the Euro 2024 semifinals at BVB Stadion Dortmund in Dortmund, Germany on the 11th (Korea time).

England scored the first goal in the seventh minute of the first half. But 11 minutes later, he got a penalty. Kane scored a penalty.



There was a controversy over whether it was the right decision.

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.



Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) expressed dissatisfaction with the penalty decision.

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.

British football expert Gary Neville also argued that it was not a foul, saying it was a `shameful decision.'

But Kane didn't care.

What if it's not PK? Already 'Train to the Final' Kane'Yes, it's a goal. I feel good!'
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What if it's not PK? Already 'Train to the Final' Kane'Yes, it's a goal. I feel good!'
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What if it's not PK? Already 'Train to the Final' Kane'Yes, it's a goal. I feel good!'
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Kane said in an official interview after the game that `I thought my foot was falling off," he said with a smile.

Kane may or may not be a penalty kick. I'm just glad this was a penalty and led to a goal. I'm definitely in a good mood."

Kane is "History is made. It's a remarkable achievement. I'm proud of everyone. I am proud of all the staff as well as my colleagues. What we've done is really special. There's still one game left. I feel like I have to make it." He hoped for the championship.

Kane also did not forget to praise Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa), who scored the come-from-behind winning goal in the added time of the second half when the score was 1-1.

Kane said "We have to be ready all the time. We are a big team ready. You can play five minutes or one minute, but you have to make a difference. Watkins was waiting. I was patient. What he did was wonderful. He expressed his trust, saying, "A player who deserves it."

Van Dijk is "Now we are empty-handed. The fact is heartbreaking. We gave everything. Still, it's really annoying if you give up a goal at the last minute."



dhhan@sportschosun.com