Weghorst grabs Netherlands opening Euro 2024 win
Late substitute Wout Weghorst snatched the Netherlands a 2-1 victory over a dogged Poland in their Euro 2024 opener in Hamburg on Sunday. Poland, without the injured Robert Lewandowski, led the Group D game through Adam Buksa’s header, but Cody Gakpo levelled before Weghorst swept home an 83rd-minute winner. ‘Japa syndrome’ affecting hospital operation in […]
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Late substitute Wout Weghorst snatched the Netherlands a 2-1 victory over a dogged Poland in their Euro 2024 opener in Hamburg on Sunday.
Poland, without the injured Robert Lewandowski, led the Group D game through Adam Buksa’s header, but Cody Gakpo levelled before Weghorst swept home an 83rd-minute winner.
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The Barcelona striker’s replacement Adam Buksa, headed Poland in front after 16 minutes before Cody Gakpo levelled with a deflected effort at the Volksparkstadion.
Netherlands failed to convert further openings and Poland improved as the game seemed to be heading for a draw, before Weghorst intervened in the 83rd minute to delight his team’s fans.