Netherlands defeat 'hard to accept'

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman (right) admitted his team's 2-1 Euro 2024 semifinal defeat against England on Wednesday was "hard to accept" after a controversial penalty decision and then a last-gasp Ollie Watkins goal left his team floored.

"I am disappointed about the final result in a match which started really well for us," Koeman told reporters at the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund, where the Dutch had taken an early lead on the night through a brilliant goal by Xavi Simons.

Harry Kane quickly equalised from the penalty in question, but the match was seemingly heading for extra-time before substitute Watkins struck in the 91st minute to send England through to a final against Spain.