Dutch joy unites fans: Older German couple joins the wave
Dutch fans are euphoric during Euro 2024. Oranje won their match against Poland (2-1) and drew with France (0-0), securing their advancement to the tournament's next phase. A famous online recording shows "orange" fans engaging an elderly German couple in a "Mexican wave."
25 June 2024 17:48
The Dutch started the Euro 2024 competition very well. First, they defeated Poland 2-1 after a thrilling match. Then they drew 0-0 with the favoured France. This gives Oranje four points after two games and practically assures them a place in the next round.
It's no wonder that Dutch fans were euphoric before the match against Austria in Berlin. Orange-clad supporters practically took over the streets of the German capital, singing loudly and cheering for their players.
A German couple engaged in Dutch joy
An elderly German couple experienced the immense expressiveness of Dutch fans. A recording appeared online showing the Oranje's exuberance. Orange-clad fans created a spectacular "Mexican wave," engaging a German couple on a balcony.
Orange euphoria. The couple waved at the Mexican wave from their Berlin balcony, joining in the festivities with the celebrating Oranje fans - wrote journalists of the Berlin newspaper "Der Tagesspiegel" on X.
Let us add that the match between the Dutch and Austrian national teams will be played today (25 June) at 6:00 PM. Simultaneously, the Polish national team will play against France in Dortmund. The matches are significant for the Dutch, the French, and the Austrians as they will determine the standings.