The Netherlands secured a 3-0 victory over Romania to reach their first European Championship quarterfinal since 2008, with standout performances from Cody Gakpo and Donyell Malen. Gakpo opened the scoring in the 20th minute, marking his third goal of the tournament, and Malen added two late goals to seal the win. Despite a slow start, the Dutch took control after Gakpo's goal, dominating possession and creating numerous chances. The team showed significant improvement from their group stage performance, with a solid defensive display led by captain Virgil van Dijk. The Dutch will face either Austria or Turkey in the quarterfinals.