Virgil van Dijk is in serious trouble after what he did to the ref after last nights match! This is outrageous! 😱
The Netherlands faced a disappointing elimination from the tournament due to a last-minute goal by Ollie Watkins for England.
Xavi Simons and Harry Kane each scored in the first half, making the match highly competitive.
Simons’ impressive early goal gave the Netherlands a lead, but England equalized when referee Felix Zwayer awarded a controversial penalty after reviewing the video assistant referee footage.
The penalty, given for Denzel Dumfries’ challenge on Kane, was hotly debated, with even Van Dijk questioning the call. Kane successfully converted the penalty, leveling the score at 1-1.
Post-match, Van Dijk expressed his dissatisfaction with Zwayer’s officiating, suggesting that the referee’s quick departure from the pitch underscored the contentious nature of his decisions.
In a separate interview with NOS, Van Dijk detailed his disappointment, particularly the pain of conceding so late, despite the Netherlands’ dominance in possession.
Statistically, Zwayer’s decisions seemed to favor England, with the Netherlands being penalized 11 times for fouls compared to England’s six.
Zwayer issued three yellow cards to each team, reflecting the controversial nature of his officiating.
The match’s outcome and circumstances left Dutch players and fans feeling wronged.
Van Dijk’s remarks highlighted the emotional impact of the loss and the sense of injustice felt by the Dutch team.
As they move forward, the Netherlands will review both their performance and the refereeing decisions that significantly influenced their exit from the competition.
