Poland and the Netherlands ended in a 1-2 victory for the Dutch team. This result has sparked discussions among football fans and analysts about the performance of both teams during the game.
The Netherlands, known for their strong attacking play, managed to secure a win with goals from Memphis Depay and Wout Weghorst. Their offensive tactics proved effective against Poland's defense, allowing them to create scoring opportunities throughout the match.
Ronald Koeman will coach Netherlands at a major tournament for the first time; himself being a part of the nation's 1988 Euro title win. The Netherlands football team will also have to make up for the loss of key midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who got injured right before the Euros. Poland are also without star striker Robert Lewandowski, who is expected to return from injury for their second game of Euro 2024.
Netherlands to a nervy comeback win over Poland to open their Euro 2024 campaign.
An entertaining affair in Hamburg saw Adam Buksa head the Poles ahead before Cody Gakpo’s deflected leveller later in the first half.
As a disappointing draw loomed for the Oranje, Burnley striker Weghorst emerged off the bench to strike in the final ten minutes.
Naturally, after being resuscitated from his cardiac arrest, he could not leave the pitch under his own power. Instead, he was carefully lifted off the turf and carried off the field, as his wife and teammates tearfully feared the worst and hoped for the best – whatever that could possibly mean.
That moment, of course, could have marked the end of Eriksen’s career. Frankly, it could have marked the end. Full stop. Yet on a spring Sunday in Stuttgart, 1,100 days later, here he stood.
That was Poland’s first shot on target, and they had opportunities to double their lead which may have been taken if Lewandowski had been fit enough to come off the bench.
It is expected he will be available for his nation’s second game against Austria, but Poland should be encouraged by this performance against one of the pre-tournament favourites.
Poland boss Michal Probierz said: "Lewandowski is coming back to strength and he will hopefully play against Austria. He is a very important player for us.
"Hopefully we will have more competition in this team. We are not giving up. We will do everything we can to qualify."
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