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The Netherlands have shown remarkable improvement in the knockout phase of Euro 2024 after a lackluster group stage performance. Their 2-1 comeback victory against Turkey in Berlin secured them a place in their first major tournament semi-final in a decade, and their first at the Euros since 2004. They now face pre-tournament favorites England in Dortmund.

The Netherlands showed their championship potential with a convincing 3-0 victory over Romania in the last 16 of UEFA Euro 2024. Manager Ronald Koeman praised the team's "outstanding" performance, highlighting their offensive prowess and defensive solidity. The Oranje have now scored three or more goals in four matches this year and kept eight clean sheets in their last 11 internationals.

Romania achieved a historic moment by progressing beyond the group stage of a European Championship for the first time since 2000. Manager Edward Iordănescu vehemently denied accusations of match manipulation following their 1-1 draw with Slovakia, pointing to the intense competition and high shot count as evidence of a genuine contest.

The Netherlands and Austria face off in Berlin on the final matchday of Group D, with both teams knowing a draw would likely see them progress. The Dutch sit atop the group on goal difference after a controversial goalless draw against France, where Xavi Simons had a goal disallowed for offside.

The Netherlands opened their UEFA Euro 2024 campaign with a 2-1 win over Poland, but they had to do it the hard way, coming from behind as substitute Wout Weghorst clinched victory late on with his first touch of the ball. The match will have given manager Ronald Koeman plenty to think about, although the Oranje have won each of their last four Euro finals group games and seven of their last eight internationals in all (L1).

After just one group stage appearance in their previous four attempts at the European Championships, expectations are low for Poland at UEFA Euro 2024. Especially since they find themselves in a daunting Group D alongside Austria, France and today's opponents the Netherlands.