Netherlands 2-4 (aet) Croatia - Wednesday 14th June, 2023 (UNL Semi-Final)

[Stan]

Kick-off 19.45 (BST)

Venue - De Kuip, Rotterdam

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[Stan]

Netherlands lead! Malen scores after a well-worked build up involving Gakpo, Simons and Wieffer. 

[Stan]

Kramaric equalises from the spot. Gakpo naively pulled down Modric in the box after losing possession. 

[Stan]

Netherlands equalise in the last minute of stoppage time! Croatia went ahead from a well-taken volley. But Netherlands get bodies up into the box and it pays off. 

Extra time... 

[Tommy]

3:2 Croatia! HRVATSKA! 

[Stan]

4-2 in the end! Modric penalty. 

The man is a machine. 37 years old and dishing out dominance in midfield like it's nobody's business. Such a quality player. 

[Lucas]

Fair play to Croatia, they thoroughly deserve this.

Such a streetwise team, it takes a hell of a lot to get the better of these in meaningful games. They know what it takes to win matches and the pride they take from playing for their country is huge.

When you think how close this side has come to winning a whole tournament, you'd love to see them walk away with this trophy just for something to show for their performances in the past.

I have to say though, this Dutch team is absolutely honking. You look back at some of the teams they have been able to field over the years and this lot look absolute bang average.

[Tommy]

Fuck yea! I wish I was in Croatia and watched this in my favourite café.  

[OrangeKhrush]

when you have wout weghorst you know you are in trouble

[Tommy]

What a picture.