The Euro 2024 semi-final between the Netherlands and England has come to an end, with England emerging victorious in a narrow 2-1 victory to advance to the final. After the match, Real Madrid midfielder and England international Jude Bellingham approached Liverpool defender and Dutch national team player Virgil van Dijk to offer words of comfort.

In the 7th minute, Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons had opened the scoring with a long-range shot into the top corner to give his team the lead. However, England captain Harry Kane equalised in the 18th minute, converting a penalty awarded after a foul by Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries.

The match remained tight throughout, with both teams battling for the chance to reach the final. Ultimately, it was England who emerged victorious, scoring the winning goal in the 91st minute to secure their place in the Euro 2024 final.

Bellingham's gesture of reaching out to console van Dijk at the final whistle illustrated the mutual respect and sportsmanship between the players, despite the high stakes of the semi-final encounter. The defeat will be tough for the Netherlands, but they can be proud of their performance and the fight they showed against a formidable England side.

As attention now turns to the final, England will be eager to build on their momentum and lift the European Championship trophy. The match against Spain promises to be an exciting and hard-fought one, with both teams determined to emerge victorious and claim the coveted title.