Stockley Park’s influence reached the Euros, causing Premier League-like chaos. Praise for the tournament’s VAR use turned to frustration when English officials Anthony Taylor and Stuart Atwell ruled out Xavi Simons’ potential winner for the Netherlands after a nearly three-minute review. The delay dampened a lively, goalless match between France and the Netherlands, which had been well-officiated up to that point.
France, initially fearing Mbappe’s absence, named him on the bench. However, the Real Madrid-bound star remained seated throughout, with Antoine Griezmann assuming a more advanced role. Griezmann missed key opportunities, and France struggled without Mbappe’s cutting edge. Jeremie Frimpong and Bart Verbruggen posed early threats for the Netherlands, but both teams were wasteful in their finishing.
France dominated the second half but failed to convert chances. Aurelien Tchouameni and Ousmane Dembele were particularly active, yet their efforts went unfulfilled. The disallowed goal by Simons, for offside against Denzel Dumfries, marked a turning point, effectively killing the game’s momentum. Despite the result not harming either team’s qualification hopes, the incident underscored the contentious nature of English officiating at the tournament. The match ended with both teams still on track for the knockout stages but with a blemish on the reputation of VAR management.
HOW has Antoine Griezmann not scored from there? 🤯#BBCEuros #Euro2024 #NEDFRA pic.twitter.com/5bYAhHqFx1
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 21, 2024
Another big chance goes begging for France.. 😬#BBCEuros #Euro2024 pic.twitter.com/CfQVKpZR39
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 21, 2024
The Dutch think they have taken the lead but after a lengthy VAR check from the English officials, the goal is ruled out.❌
What did you make of it? #BBCEuros #Euro2024 #NEDFRA pic.twitter.com/spedGxVOjW
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 21, 2024
France performance and stats
It will be France ended the league in the position with points.
It has a even goal difference after scoring goals and conceding .
Netherlands performance and stats
Netherlands
It will be Netherlands ended the league in the position with points.
It has a even goal difference after scoring goals and conceding .
