The Netherlands had a strong showing at Euro 2004 in Portugal, advancing all the way to the semi-finals. Placed in Group D, they secured second place behind Germany to progress, and in the quarter-finals they defeated Sweden on penalties after a tense 0–0 draw. Their run ended in the semi-final stage, where they were beaten 2–1 by the hosts Portugal, preventing them from reaching the final.
The team was led by manager Dick Advocaat, with striker Ruud van Nistelrooy emerging as their top performer in attack. Van Nistelrooy finished as the Netherlands’ top scorer at the tournament with four goals, providing key contributions throughout their campaign before the team bowed out just one step short of the final.
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