Listen to Story After what can be easily termed as UEFA Euro 2024's first end-to-end thriller, the Netherlands clinched a 2-1 win over a feisty Poland side to kick off their campaign in proper "potential winners" fashion. The match showcased the traditional edge of the seat excitement of the European Championship from the very get go, and saw a Robert Lewandowski-less Poland defy the tempo of the game and grab an erly lead, only for Cody Gakpo to restore balance within minutes. Ultimately, it was the Netherland's consistent attacking push and Poland's lack of clinical approach that saw the Orange Army ensure a positive start to their tournament.
Netherlands dominated play for the entire first 15 minutes of the game, but Poland's Adam Buska went exactly opposite to the flow of the game and netted a 16th minute goal with a glancing header off a corner kick, to get the entire Volksparkstadion on their feet. However, this made the Dutchman amp-up their attacking intent by an even bigger margin. After multiple attempts on goal, it was Cody Gakpo who restored the match to level terms on top of a 29th minute strike.
This marked the beginning of a thrilling contest, with Poland causing considerable threat to the Dutch backline, consisting of their skipper Virgil van Dijk. Ultimately, it was super-sub Wout Weghorst who bagged the winning goal for the Orange army from the 83rd minute mark. Weghorst off the bench to inspire Oranje ð #EURO2024 | #POLNED pic.
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