Euro: Semifinals - England v. The Netherlands - July 10
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TheMoreYouKnow
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Like any other cultural approach the Dutch one has its pros and cons. It's certainly amusing seeing a Dutch low level salesperson antagonize senior executives by pointing out every single flaw in a project at length without prompting.
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Aytekin? He retired from international matches in 2022 and now only refs in germany.
PSG : arbitre de la fameuse remontada en 2017, Deniz Aytekin met fin à sa carrière internationale
Lauréat du titre d'arbitre allemand de l'année en 2022, le sifflet de 44 ans continuera d'officier dans les joutes nationales, mais plus en coupe d'Europe.
www.lefigaro.fr
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Reading comments from some England fans who want the Netherlands to score early so it will force the team to press.
Jussi
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England fans attacked by Dutch supporters as police called before Euros semi
England fans have been targeted by Dutch supporters hours before their Euro 2024 semi-final clash in Dortmund.
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I don't know, France losing yesterday gives me hope that the footballs gods are not down with the ultra negative bullshit this year, gives me hope
bluesfan94
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Yes?
I think they are. They haven't been completely dominant, but they've looked strong enough both defensively and offensively.
TheMoreYouKnow
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I don't know. I'm not sold on the Dutch as a team. Who have they played? They were a decidedly mixed bag in the group stage, then they got to a Romania team that was likely always effed if they concede, then they played Turkey which has some good players but clearly not a top side either.
I like Gakpo, but I feel they need an A+ game from him to win this, because I don't like the rest of their offensive personnel much.
I like Gakpo, but I feel they need an A+ game from him to win this, because I don't like the rest of their offensive personnel much.
gary69
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Dutch have been eliminated in the Euro SFs four times out of five, the only time they reached the final was in Germany back in 1988, when they went on to win the whole thing.
They also got a win over England in that tournament. Koeman was part of that team.
History repeating?
They also got a win over England in that tournament. Koeman was part of that team.
History repeating?
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bluesfan94
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WTG
December 5th
England fans attacked by Dutch supporters as police called before Euros semi
England fans have been targeted by Dutch supporters hours before their Euro 2024 semi-final clash in Dortmund.
Shameful
Not to say they can't beat England, but I think they're mainly here because the bracket fell in place for them. Finishing 3rd worked out better for them than finishing 2nd.
gary69
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Trippier keeps his starting spot (Shaw on the bench still), Foden too. Malen gets to start for Dutch over Bergwijn, wise choice.
ItsFineImFine
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Shaw too unfit to start? Malen/Dumfries will cook Trippier I hope Guehi is ready to work.
gary69
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I think England could struggle on the Dutch right side, Malen has speed and Dumfries is strong player, who likes to get forward a lot. Trippier is going to need a lot of help there, as Simons and Depay will attack in the centre, so Rice has a big responsability to help the defence.
bluesfan94
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To be fair, I think the same could be said about England.
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I think England has the edge on talent, so if both are mediocre again today I expect them to win. If the Netherlands play well, England may be in trouble.
