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The Straits Times
|June 17, 2024
Striker continues to shine on the big stage, scoring 83rd-minute winner against Poland
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Substitute Wout Weghorst said he "saw his goal coming" after snatching a late winner for the Netherlands in a 2-1 victory over Poland on June 16 in their opening Euro 2024 clash.
The Burnley striker, who burst into life at the 2022 World Cup, once again brought his best game to the big stage as Poland looked to have frustrated their opponents, despite injured striker Robert Lewandowski being unable to play in Hamburg.
The Barcelona striker's replacement, Adam Buksa, headed Poland in front after 16 minutes, before Cody Gakpo levelled with a deflected effort at the Volkspark Stadium.
Netherlands failed to convert further openings and Poland improved as the Group D game seemed to be heading for a draw, before Weghorst intervened in the 83rd minute, just two minutes and 18 seconds after his introduction.
"So important to get the early win and for me personally it's a dream scenario," the 31-year-old said of his 12th goal for the Netherlands. "I saw it coming and I felt the goal coming.
Our aim now is to leave with the trophy." He is just the second Oranje player to score off the bench in three consecutive matches, after Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink in 2007-08.
This story is from the June 17, 2024 edition of The Straits Times.
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