The Dutch national team faced a travel setback as they prepared for their Euro 2024 semifinal against England. Initially planning to take a train from Wolfsburg to Dortmund, the team was left stranded on the platform when their train was canceled due to a blockage on the line. Forced to fly to Dortmund instead, they missed their pre-match press conference.
Despite the travel delay, England’s head coach Gareth Southgate remained unfazed, stating that the late arrival would not impact the game scheduled for 9 p.m. the following day. The Dutch team, with a record of 1-1-1 in the group stage, managed to secure victories over Poland and Romania, while also drawing with France.
In the quarterfinals, the Netherlands staged a comeback to defeat Turkey 2-1 and advance to the semifinals. However, due to their travel complications, they will not be able to partake in the traditional walk around the field before the game.
On the other hand, England, with a group stage record of 1-0-2, secured wins against Serbia and Slovakia. They also triumphed over Switzerland in a penalty shootout to secure their spot in the semifinals against the Netherlands.
As both teams gear up for the crucial semifinal match, the delay in the Dutch team’s travel plans adds an unexpected twist to the encounter. Fans eagerly await the outcome of this highly anticipated showdown between two formidable European football powerhouses.
