Malen bags brace as Dutch make light work of Romania

Substitute Donyell Malen scored twice and Cody Gakpo got his third goal of Euro 2024 to help the Netherlands see off a spirited Romania and reach the quarter-finals of the tournament for the first time in 16 years. Gakpo opened the scoring with a brilliant finish midway through the first half the Netherlands missed numerous chances after that, but made sure they did not risk paying for it when substitute Malen stabbed in late on from Gakpo’s ball.

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Denmark progress after dull draw with Serbia

Serbia failed to put up a fight as they were knocked out of Euro 2024 following a draw which saw Denmark progress. Neither side produced a performance that reflected their potential, but Denmark were the better team in a forgettable encounter in Munich. Both sides had goals ruled out but it was an instantly forgettable affair.

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Jović grabs late leveller for Serbia against Slovenia

Serbia substitute Luka Jovic headed a last-gasp equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw with Slovenia in an entertaining Group C clash at Euro 2024. A brilliantly worked goal from right-back Zan Karnicnik had given Slovenia the lead and put them on the brink of their first ever Euros win before Jovic nodded home a corner five minutes into added time to leave their opponents distraught.

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Stanciu scores screamer as Romania dominate Ukraine

Romania recorded their first victory at a European Championship in 24 years with a stunning win over Ukraine in Group E. Captain Nicolae Stanciu gave Romania a surprise lead in the 29th minute, finding the top corner with a brilliant strike from 20 yards out. Razvan Marin then doubled the Tricolours’ lead after 53 minutes with Denis Dragus rounding out the scoring.

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Real Madrid rally to earn hard fought draw in Munich

Vinicius Junior scored twice as Real Madrid came away with a draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie with Bayern Munich. The Brazilian took advantage of two errors from Bayern defender Kim Min-jae – beating him for the opener and converting a penalty he conceded. Leroy Sane and Harry Kane had fired Bayern into a second half lead but Madrid hold the advantage ahead of the second leg.

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