In a highly anticipated match between the Netherlands and France in Group D in Leipzig, a controversial offside call denied Xavi Simons a late goal, resulting in a 0-0 draw. The offside decision was made by Anthony Taylor, with video assistant referee Stuart Attwell confirming the call. The Netherlands thought they had taken the lead, but the goal was disallowed due to Denzel Dumfries’ involvement in the play.
The absence of Kylian Mbappe was felt in the game, as Didier Deschamps’ side struggled to find the back of the net despite dominating possession. Antoine Griezmann had the best chances for France but failed to convert. With this draw, the Netherlands remain at the top of Group D, ahead of France on goal difference. Poland, who lost to Austria earlier in the day, are the first team to be eliminated from Euro 2024 as a result of the match outcome.
The Laws of the Game state that a player in an offside position is only penalized when they become involved in active play by interfering with play or an opponent. In this case, Dumfries was deemed to have impacted the goalkeeper’s ability to make a save, leading to the disallowed goal.
Looking ahead, the Group D standings are shaping up, with more matches to follow. Stay tuned for updates on how the teams line up, match stats, results, fixtures, and group tables. Download the Sky Sports App for more information on the Euros and get the latest updates on the state of play in Euro 2024.