Netherlands have finally cracked the code at Euro 24, according to their Liverpool star Cody Gakpo.
The Oranje steamrolled Romania 3-0 in their last-16 on Tuesday, with Gakpo scoring the opener before Donyell Malen klapped a double.
They went into the match scrutinised for losing to Austria in their final group match and finishing third.
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But as they gear up to face Turkey in Saturday’s quarterfinals, Gakpo says: “This was the answer we had to our last performance – good game, good goals, we played good football. Of course we could do better, but a good showing after the last game.
“A good step in that next direction. We felt we were in control even though they were a dangerous opponent.”
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Of his goal, he adds: “Great to break the tension like that. We never had the feeling that we would lose control...”
Turkey, meanwhile, stunned Austria 2-1 thanks to defender Merih Demiral’s double.
Of the win, coach Vincenzo Montella says: “Everyone gave a bit extra in terms of their soul, and for a head coach, you know that there are matches such as these and you can only win matches such as these if there is a soul within the squad.
In tomorrow night’s quarterfinals, Spain face Euro host Germany while Portugal go up against France on the same day. England face Switzerland on Saturday.
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