Netherlands and France Play Out Goalless Draw in Euro 2024 Group D Clash

In a highly anticipated Group D match at Euro 2024, the Netherlands and France battled to a goalless draw at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig on June 21, 2024. The result leaves both teams in a strong position to advance to the knockout stages, with France topping the group on four points and the Netherlands in second place on four points as well.

The match was a tense affair, with both sides struggling to create clear-cut chances. France, who were without star striker Kylian Mbappe due to a broken nose suffered in their opening win against Austria, looked the more likely to score in the first half. However, the Dutch defense held firm, with goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen making a number of crucial saves.

In the second half, the Netherlands began to grow into the game and created a few half-chances, but they were unable to find the breakthrough. France had a late penalty appeal turned down when Olivier Giroud went down in the box, but the referee waved play on.

The result means that both teams are well-placed to qualify for the last 16, with France facing Austria in their final group game and the Netherlands taking on Poland.

Key Points:

The Netherlands and France played out a goalless draw in their Euro 2024 Group D match.
France topped the group on four points, while the Netherlands were in second place on four points.
Kylian Mbappe was absent for France due to a broken nose suffered in their opening win against Austria.
Both teams struggled to create clear-cut chances, with the Dutch defense holding firm.
The result leaves both teams well-placed to qualify for the last 16.

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