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Romania v Netherlands LIVE: Result and final score as Donyell Malen seals Euro 2024 quarter-final place

Netherlands were too good as they saw off Romania in a 3-0 win

Harry Latham-Coyle,Karl Matchett
Tuesday 02 July 2024 14:11 EDT
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Donyell Malen, left, celebrates scoring with teammate Memphis Depay
Donyell Malen, left, celebrates scoring with teammate Memphis Depay (EPA)

A much-improved Netherlands saw off Romania to book their place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024.

Cody Gakpo fired in a powerful opening goal and Donyell Malen’s second-half double clinched the 3-0 victory.

The Dutch will now play either Austria or Turkey in the quarter-finals in Berlin on Saturday. Austria produced a brilliant performance to beat Netherlands 3-2 in the group stage.

Follow the reaction from the Allianz Arena in the blog below.

Romania 0-2 Netherlands, 88 minutes

A last Romanian roll of the dice. Skipper Nicolae Stanciu is replaced by Darius Olaru.

Harry Latham-Coyle2 July 2024 18:47

Romania 0-2 Netherlands, 85 minutes

That’s Cody Gakpo’s last act of an influential performance. Wout Weghorst takes the place of the Liverpool man, with Memphis Depay pushed out to the left.

Harry Latham-Coyle2 July 2024 18:45

GOAL! Romania 0-2 NETHERLANDS (Donyell Malen, 83 minutes)

That should seal it!

Dutch delight in Munich as the Netherlands find a second goal! A tenacious Cody Gakpo stays in the fight even as Radu Dragusin appears to be ushering him out of play, stabbing his studs at the ball before it crosses the line. He hurries to continue to keep the ball in play and cut back to Donyell Malen, who applies the finishing touches.

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Harry Latham-Coyle2 July 2024 18:42

Romania 0-1 Netherlands, 81 minutes

Romania captain Nicolae Stanciu is absolutely furious as his side are halted on a promising counter-attack for what is supposedly a high boot from Denis Alibec. That’s mightily unfortunate for Romania, Alibec making no contact with Denzel Dumfries but the Dutch defender throwing himself to the floor regardless. Stanciu’s protestations earn him a booking from referee Felix Zwayer, to rub salt in the wound.

Harry Latham-Coyle2 July 2024 18:41

Romania 0-1 Netherlands, 79 minutes

A strike of luck that nearly gifts the Netherlands a goal! Bogdan Racovitan boots the ball in the direction of the touchline but hasn’t accounted for the presence of Xavi Simons in his path, a deflection a matter of inches away with the defender close to contriving to create a bizarre second for the opposition.

Harry Latham-Coyle2 July 2024 18:39

Romania 0-1 Netherlands, 77 minutes

A booking for Denzel Dumfries for time-wasting, the right-back taking an age to deliver a throw-in as the Romania fans whistle and holler.

Harry Latham-Coyle2 July 2024 18:37

Romania 0-1 Netherlands, 75 minutes

Into the final fifteen minutes. A second for the Netherlands now would surely kill this off, but Romania are hanging in there.

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Harry Latham-Coyle2 July 2024 18:35

Romania 0-1 Netherlands, 74 minutes

Almost! Joey Veerman opens up his body and bends a curling shot just beyond the far post.

Harry Latham-Coyle2 July 2024 18:33

Romania 0-1 Netherlands, 72 minutes

Romania go one better: a triple alteration from Edward Iordanescu. Ianis Hagi, Denis Dragus, Marius Marin off; Valentin Mihaila, Denis Alibec and Alexandru Cicaldau on.

Harry Latham-Coyle2 July 2024 18:32

Romania 0-1 Netherlands, 69 minutes

A double change from Ronald Koeman. The rapid and rangy Micky van de Ven steps in for Nathan Ake at left-back, while Joey Veerman replaces the tidy Jerdy Schouten.

Harry Latham-Coyle2 July 2024 18:29

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