Soccer - Kane sole European Championship record holder in knockout matches
England National Team Captain Harry Kane became the sole record scorer in knockout stages of EURO history with his goal against Netherlands in the semi-finals. The 30-year-old Bayern star scored a penalty in Dortmund in the 18th minute to make it 1:1. Kane surpassed Antoine Griezmann, who scored five goals in knockout stages, with his sixth goal. Kane won the penalty himself.
For Kane, who was criticized for his poor performances at this EURO, it was his third goal at the tournament. Previously, the Captain scored in the second group game against Denmark (1:0) and in the round of 16 against Slovakia (2:1). However, Kane was also substituted out in the last two games.
In the all-time EURO goalscorer list, Kane moved up to the tied third position. With seven goals, he is now level with Spain's Captain Alvaro Morata, his teammate Alan Shearer, and Griezmann. Only Cristiano Ronaldo (14 goals) and Michel Platini (nine) are ahead of them in this statistic.
Kane's goal against Netherlands in the semifinals in Germany brought him closer to the all-time International Soccer goalscorers list, specifically tying with Spain's Captain Alvaro Morata, who has also scored seven goals. England's Captain, currently playing in Dortmund, has now surpassed Antoine Griezmann in terms of knockout stage goals during EURO tournaments. Interestingly, the last time Kane scored a penalty was in a match against Bayern, albeit in a different competition. Following his impressive performance, speculations about Kane's future in the English Soccer team against opponents like France, led by Antoine Griezmann in the EURO finals, are likely to arise.
