Weghorst shined just 2 minutes after entering the field - Photo: REUTERS
Poland opened the scoring in the 16th minute with a header from Buksa. In the 29th minute, Gakpo's dangerous shot hit a Polish defender to equalize 1-1 for the Netherlands. Weghorst (Netherlands) entered the field in the 81st minute and sealed the score at 2-1 in the 83rd minute for the home team.
Highlights of the match where the Netherlands defeated Poland 2-1 at Euro 2024 - Source: TV360.VN
Nguyen Van Bakel shared with Tuoi Tre Online from the Netherlands, where he plans to travel to Germany with his family and friends to support his hometown team in the Euro 2024 semi-finals.
Weghorst becomes a hero
"Weghorst's goal was very important. I used to rate him as someone who could decide the match. We know that Weghorst is not technically complete, but his enthusiasm can bring surprises," van Bakel commented on his compatriot.
The former Dong Nai FC midfielder emphasized: "Weghorst is not a player who grew up in a training center. He grew up in the Dutch second division, where I also started. Later, the media criticized and underestimated Weghorst for not being good enough to play in the Premier League, so he had to leave Man United."
Nguyen van Bakel said Weghorst's tireless efforts helped him earn a place in the Dutch national team. "Weghorst proved that he is a real player and an important player in the Dutch national team," he said.
Nguyen van Bakel (right) with coach Louis Van Gaal - Photo: NVCC
Virgil van Dijk past his prime
Van Bakel was a bit shocked when the Netherlands conceded the first goal despite Poland being without Arkadiusz Milik and Robert Lewandowski. The former Vietnamese naturalized player believes that the Dutch defense, especially leader Virgil, has passed the decline of their career.
"The Netherlands conceded a goal too early, while the decisive goal came quite late. In the past, the Dutch team was strong in all lines with world- famous players playing for top European clubs. I think Virgil's peak was 3 years ago, now he is past his prime," said Bakel.
"The attack is not very effective now when looking at the statistics. I hope my team will make adjustments to play more effectively in the next match against France," he expected.
Poland almost created the first surprise against the Netherlands - Photo: REUTERS
Netherlands will enter the semi-finals
Nguyen van Bakel does not hide his ambition to see the Netherlands reach the semi-finals of Euro 2024. "I think the match against France will be decisive for the position in Group D. The Netherlands will finish second in the group to advance," Bakel predicted.
"I watched the German team play, Spain played yesterday and only France has not played yet. Germany and Spain both played well. They have no weaknesses. France individualizes their players too much. They are not a strong team. I think in this tournament, the team that is united will go far," said the player of Vietnamese nationality.
Nguyen van Bakel predicts that Spain, Germany, England, and France will likely win Euro 2024. "The Netherlands will reach the semi-finals of Euro 2024, I hope to go watch them play and wait for the results," he said.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/nguyen-van-bakel-weghorst-tung-bi-danh-gia-thap-20240617013844117.htm
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