UEFA Euro 2024: Weghorst's Late Heroics Give Netherlands Winning Start

Weghorst Strikes Late to Secure Victory

Substitute Wout Weghorst scored a dramatic late winner as the Netherlands began their Euro 2024 campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Poland. The striker, who had only been on the pitch for two minutes, swept home a cross from Denzel Dumfries in the 88th minute to give the Dutch a crucial three points.

Poland Fall Short in Opener

Poland, who reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2020, failed to find their rhythm in their opening match. They had plenty of possession but struggled to create clear-cut chances. Robert Lewandowski, their captain and star striker, was well-marshaled by the Dutch defense.

Netherlands Eye Strong Start

The win gives the Netherlands a strong start to their Euro 2024 campaign. They will be hoping to build on this result in their next match against Austria on June 21. Poland, meanwhile, will need to regroup and find their form quickly if they want to reach the knockout stages.