Euro 2024: Netherlands defeat Turkey to reach semi-finals

Turkey's hopes of reaching the semi-finals of Euro 2024 were dashed as they were defeated 2-1 by the Netherlands in Berlin on Saturday.

The Dutch took the lead through Memphis Depay in the 14th minute, and Steven Bergwijn doubled their advantage just before the hour mark. Turkey pulled one back through Cengiz Ünder with 20 minutes remaining, but they were unable to find an equaliser.

The result means that the Netherlands will face England in the semi-finals on Wednesday, while Turkey will return home.

The match was played in front of a capacity crowd at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, and it was a tense and evenly contested affair.

The Netherlands took the lead when Depay converted a penalty after he was fouled by Merih Demiral. The goal gave the Dutch a deserved lead, as they had been the better side in the opening stages of the match.

Turkey grew into the game as the first half progressed, and they had a number of chances to equalise. However, they were unable to find a way past the Dutch defence.

The Netherlands doubled their lead in the 59th minute when Bergwijn finished off a fine move involving Depay and Frenkie de Jong. The goal gave the Dutch a comfortable lead, and they were able to control the game for the remainder of the match.

Turkey pulled one back through Ünder with 20 minutes remaining, but they were unable to find an equaliser. The Dutch held on to secure their place in the semi-finals, and they will now face England on Wednesday.

The victory was a deserved one for the Netherlands, who were the better side on the day. They will now be confident of beating England in the semi-finals and reaching the final of Euro 2024.