Netherlands Edge Past Poland in Last-Minute Thriller

The EURO 2024 drama continues to unfold as the Netherlands clinched a nail-biting 2-1 victory over Poland in their Group D opener. Ronald Koeman's side left it late, but persistence paid off with a startling goal that sent Dutch fans into a frenzy. Wojciech Szczęsny's sharp reflexes throughout the game kept Poland in the contest, but it wasn't enough to fend off the relentless Oranje.

Eriksen’s Fairytale Return Marred by Late Equaliser

Three years after his life-threatening cardiac arrest at EURO 2020, Christian Eriksen scripted a fairytale return to the Euros by opening the scoring against Slovenia with a perfectly executed chested half-volley. This moment of magic seemed destined for a happy ending, but the resilient Slovenians clawed back to secure a 1-1 draw, leaving Denmark to rue missed opportunities.

"We didn't have enough intensity and got too passive," said Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand. "We had some good chances, a great counterattack that we didn't take advantage of. But that's football, sometimes it changes."

England Hold Firm Against Serbia to Top Group C

In Group C, England held their ground to withstand Serbia's strong push, maintaining their top position with a gritty 1-0 win. The highlight of the match was Jude Bellingham's first-half opener, which not only lit up the stadium but also triggered an impromptu Beatles-inspired sing-along from Three Lions supporters in Gelsenkirchen.

"I've got used to kind of getting in the box, playing wide or taking people on through the middle," said Bellingham. "I've got into the habit at Madrid and wanted to carry my form on into the Euros as well. It's a great start to get my confidence up and helping to win the game was the most important."

What Lies Ahead: Eyes on France and Belgium

As we look forward to Monday's fixtures, France takes the spotlight with their Group D clash against Austria, while Ukraine battles Romania in Group E. Dark horse Belgium also faces off against Slovakia, promising another day of thrilling football action. Can the favorites assert their dominance, or will underdogs continue to surprise?

"We were clear underdogs not only in this game, but in this group generally," said Poland's Adam Buksa. "I think we can be proud of our contribution today. But of course, in such competitions, only points matter."

Stay tuned to find out how the groups shape up as the tournament progresses, with plenty of excitement and high-stakes drama yet to come.

Editor: Vitalina Patskan