Romania FC eyes to continue prove themselves in Euro 2024, with a win against Netherlands FC, as both teams aim for a quarterfinals qualification. Heading into this match, despite both squads having the same points, Romania is in a better place than Netherlands. Romania won their group, seating at the top with just four points during their group stage. Moreover, Romania is considered to be one of the dark horses in the contest, aiming to pull off a surprise here. Meanwhile, for the Netherlands, they finished at the third of their group, earning four points as well. Unfortunately, the Netherlands finished their group stage with a loss, and are hopeful not to keep that momentum. The meeting between these two teams is on July 3, 2024, at 12:00 AM (GMT+8).
Romania FC
Romania are expected to top their groups, but the order of the Allianz Arena competitors was unexpected. For the first time in the history of the men’s European Championships, all four teams in one section accumulated the same number of points. However, thanks to their three-goal success over Ukraine and score draw with Slovakia on the final day. Romania’s superior goals scored tally led to their victory. Romania ended a 24-year exile from the knockout stages of major tournaments. They last progressed beyond the group stage in 2000 before falling at the first hurdle in the 2008 and 2016 editions. They did not need to traverse a last-16 battle that year. However, they suffered defeats at this stage in the 1934, 1938, 1990, and 1998 World Cups.
Romania’s manager Iordanescu must make a defensive alteration after losing left-back Nicusor Bancu due to yellow cards. Right-back Vasile Mogos and Deian Sorescu are contenders for Bancu’s replacement. Marin are fully trained, and Iordanescu faces an attacking dilemma with Ianis Hagi, Dennis Man, Florinel Coman, and Valentin Mihaila vying for spots.
Netherlands FC
Netherlands’ recent victories in just one of their last seven games in all tournaments do not provide much optimism for their upcoming opponents in Germany. The Tricolours’ upcoming foes have not hit the heights expected of them in Germany thus far, underlined by their third-place saving grace. Oranje’s upcoming opponents have not hit the heights expected of them in Germany. They are underlined by their third-place saving grace. The Netherlands should reflect on the positives of avoiding the same knockout section as Belgium, Spain, Germany, and Portugal in the knockout rounds. Additionally, the Netherlands are the only team left in their eight-nation path to have won the men’s European Championship.
Returning star Simons will replace Dutch midfielder Joey Veerman, pushing Tijjani Reijnders into a deeper role. Jerdy Schouten will miss any quarter-final if cautioned on Tuesday. Joshua Zirkzee is training fully, but Memphis Depay’s spot in attack is safe as he chases Robin van Persie’s men’s record of 50.
Prediction:
Romania FC
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