Match involving these The opponents were eagerly awaited. Of course – such names! The greater the disappointment with what France and the Netherlands showed.
There was a complete impression that the teams entered the game, tacitly agreeing to a draw. In fact, the tournament situation made this outcome favorable for both rivals – they scored 4 points and almost guaranteed themselves the playoffs. There were moments, of course, but only a couple of them could be called truly dangerous.
The French had more possession of the ball, they attacked more often, but did not demonstrate much zeal. More often than others, Griezmann created the sharpness, but again, he only made an accented shot on goal. In turn, the Netherlands tried to counterattack, but only achieved a goal from Simmons, who was overturned by VAR due to offside.
So the teams made it to the final whistle to the disapproving noise of the stands…
Euro-2024
Netherlands – France 0: 0
Netherlands: Verbruggen; Ake; van Dyck; de Vrij; Dumfries; Frimpong J. (Gertraida, 73); Reinders; Simons H. (Wijnaldum, 73); Schouten (Werman J., 73); Depay (Weghorst, 79); Gakpo
Substitutes: Beilo; Flekken; Blind; van de Ven; de Ligt; Maatsen J.; Gravenberch R.; Bergwijn; Brobby; Zirkzee; Malen
Warnings: Schouten 31
France: Maignan; Kunde; Saliba; Upamecano; Hernandez Teo; Kante N.; Rabiot; Tchuameni; Griezmann; Dembele U. (Koman K., 31); Thuram M. (Giroux, 75)
Spare : Areola; Samba B.; Kloss J.; Konate I.; Mendi Fe.; Pawar; Fofana Y.; Zaire-Emery; Camavinga; Barkolya B.; Kolo Muani; Mbappe