The Netherlands held France to a 0-0 draw in their Euro 2024 match yesterday, a result overshadowed by controversy over a disallowed goal. Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman criticized the English referee's decision to disallow a goal by Xavi Simons, a sentiment echoed by Dutch defender Virgil Van Dijk. Koeman questioned the lengthy VAR review process, while French coach Didier Deschamps disagreed with Koeman's assessment of the situation.
Ronald Koeman and France boss Didier Deschamps were in disagreement on the VAR decision which saw Xavi Simons' goal ruled out against Les Bleus - the details. ⬇️ https://t.co/Ngbr7cI3Qr
"You need five minutes to check this!?" 😯 Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman on the goal that was ruled offside against France 👇 https://t.co/z9e45VyS2j
🇳🇱💭 Virgil Van Dijk on that disallowed Netherlands goal vs France yesterday: 🗣️ "We scored a goal that is a fair goal, he had no chance to get into that corner... But yeah, the English referee decided to disallow it." #EURO2024 https://t.co/m5NiLYrlWk
Netherlands hold France to first 0-0 draw of Euro 2024 after disallowed goal https://t.co/W0jA9Xjmno
Netherlands coach Koeman says referee made mistake with disallowed goal https://t.co/AbhS6G3IVu https://t.co/1cX3PxH173