Euro 2024 Thriller: England's Penalty Win Over Switzerland and Netherlands' Dramatic Comeback Against Turkiye—Match Details Inside!

The Swiss played an extraordinary match by holding 1-1 to England until the penalty shoot out where they 5-3 to English.

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England narrowly escaped from the jaws of defeat against Switzerland in the much awaited quarterfinal.

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Netherlands staged an inspired comeback in the second half of the match against a resilient Turkiye.

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This match was gone for England until Saka delivered a magnificent goal in his first shot to force the extra time.

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Turkiye dominated the first half through a Samet Akaydin stunning header.

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Switzerland had England on the mat in the 75th minute when Breel Embolo scored the opening goal of the match.

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Netherlands showed a spirited fightback when Stefan de Vrij scored the equalizer.

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Harry Kane's poor form continued in the tournament and it was more evident when Southgate made substitute changes by bringing in Eberechi Eze, Luke Shaw and Cole Palmer.

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At the 76th minute Mert Mulder's own goal added salt to the injury for Turkiye.

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