Super sub Weghorst makes the difference

The third day of the Euro 2024 tournament started with an important match for two teams. The Dutch side opened this group against Poland. With France being the big favourite in this group, both teams see this match as the battle for the second spot. It’s also a match of two injured sides. In the past few days the Netherlands saw Frenkie de Jong and Teun Koopmeiners leaving camp, while Brian Brobbey is out for this match. On the Polish side star striker Robert Lewandowksi misses this match due to an injury.

Level at the break

Against all odds it was Poland who took the lead on this match. Adam Buska perfectly headed the Zielinksi corner against the back of the net. The Dutch team created some chances after this goal, which eventually led to the equaliser by Code Gakpo. In the 29th minute. With some more possession for the Dutch, the remainder of the first half was all about chances, but not about goals.

Super sub Weghorst

Both teams tried to push forward a bit more in the second half. Where the Dutch side created loads of chances in the first half, they were a lot quieter in the second half. Poland had the better chances, but there is always someone called Wout Weghorst when Netherlands is in need for a goal. The Dutch super sub entered the pitch in the 81st minute. Only two minutes later the ball dropped in front of him in the box, he didn’t hesitate for a second and immediately scored the 2-1. With roughly ten minutes to go, the Dutch team controlled the game and took the three points back to their camp in Wolfsburg. A very important result in a group with France and Austria.