July 11th 2024.
The Netherlands were left heartbroken after their devastating loss in the Euro 2024 semi-final against England. The Dutch legend, Pierre van Hooijdonk, did not hold back in his criticism of referee Felix Zwayer, calling for him to be "blacklisted" from future matches. Along with van Hooijdonk, former Dutch players like Rafael van der Vaart also expressed their outrage towards the Three Lions.
It was a nail-biting match that saw England emerge victorious with a 2-1 win, thanks to Ollie Watkins' last-minute goal. However, the start of the game was not in England's favor as Xavi Simons scored a stunning goal for the Netherlands within the first seven minutes. But England's determination and persistence paid off when they were awarded a penalty after Denzel Dumfries was deemed to have fouled Harry Kane. The decision was met with strong opposition from the Dutch captain, Virgil van Dijk, and head coach Ronald Koeman, who both criticized the penalty call and the officials.
Even after the game, the Dutch players were left feeling frustrated as the match officials refused to speak to them. Van der Vaart, who is now a pundit on Dutch television, did not hold back in his criticism of England, calling them "a s**t team." He was disappointed with the Dutch team's performance, but also believed that England did not play up to their potential either.
The match was filled with controversial moments, including a questionable penalty call and a disallowed goal for the Netherlands. Van Hooijdonk pointed out these moments and demanded that referee Zwayer be banned from officiating major matches in the future. He also expressed his disappointment with the refereeing decisions that he believed had a significant impact on the outcome of the game.
Despite the heartbreak, the Dutch team showed resilience and fought until the very end. They had a few chances to equalize, but were unable to convert. In the end, it was a bittersweet loss for the Netherlands, who believed they had the potential to win the match. However, they can hold their heads high knowing that they gave their all and were not afraid to speak out against unfair decisions.
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