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Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman was caught on camera in an a not so good moment during his team's Euro 2024 victory against Poland.
Viewers of Holland's Euro 2024 opener against Poland were left cringing on Sunday when cameras captured Dutch manager Ronald Koeman engaging in some rather unsavory behaviour.
Midway through the match, Koeman was seen picking his nose and appearing to eat what he found, drawing immediate comparisons to former Germany boss Joachim Low, who was famously caught on camera indulging in similar activities during his tenure.
As Koeman inserted his finger into his nose before licking it, fans couldn't help but recall Low's notorious on-camera habits, which included both picking his nose and sniffing his hand after reaching into his trousers.
The clip of Koeman quickly spread across social media, with fans expressing their disgust and disbelief. Despite the off-putting moment, the Dutch manager's focus remained on the game, where his side secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Poland.
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The match itself was a rollercoaster of emotions. Poland, missing their injured captain Robert Lewandowski, took an early lead in the 16th minute when Adam Buksa headed in a corner from Piotr Zielinski.
This surprising goal sparked joyous celebrations from Lewandowski and the Polish bench, as the underdogs momentarily stunned the Dutch squad.
However, Holland responded swiftly. Liverpool's Cody Gakpo leveled the score in the 29th minute after a deflected shot from 22 yards out. Nathan Ake's tenacity in winning a loose ball set up Gakpo's equaliser, ensuring the teams went into halftime tied.
The second half saw Holland pushing hard for a winner. Xavi Simons missed a good opportunity, slicing his shot wide after excellent setup play by Gakpo. Poland had their chances too, with Nicola Zalewski forcing a save from Brighton's Bart Verbruggen.
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With time running out, Koeman turned to his bench for inspiration. Substitute Wout Weghorst proved to be the hero, scoring the decisive goal in the 83rd minute.
Ake again played a crucial role, delivering a low ball into the area that Weghorst fired home, securing a hard-fought victory for the Netherlands.
While the match ended on a high note for the Dutch team, Koeman's bizarre sideline behaviour left a lasting impression on fans and media alike.
The incident became a talking point, overshadowing the on-field action to some extent and adding an unexpected twist to an otherwise thrilling game.
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