The Netherlands secured a tҺrilling 2-1 victory over Poland in their opening Group D match at Euro 2024. Substitute Wout Weghorst emerged as the unlikely hero, scoring the winner just two minutes after coming on in the 82nd minute.

Despite being favorites with Robert Lewandowski missing for Poland, the Dutch struggled to break through a resolute Polish defense. The Poles even took the lead through Adam Buksa’s header in the 16th minute.However, the Netherlands fought back. Virgil van Dijk tested the Polish keeper with a volley before Cody Gakpo equalized with a deflected shot on 29 minutes.Gakpo then spurned a golden chance to put the Dutch ahead just before halftime.The second half saw both sides create more opportunities, but it was Weghorst who made the decisive impact. Replacing the ineffective Memphis Depay, the Hoffenheim striker guided a pass from Nathan Ake past Wojciech Szczęsny to snаtch the win for the Dutch.This victory gives Ronald Koeman’s side a perfect start to their Euro 2024 campaign, while Poland will be left to rue their missed chances.