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Xtra Time Web Desk: Netherlands' forward Cody Gakpo netted his third goal of the European Championship, and Donyell Malen added two more late strikes as the Dutch triumphed over Romania 3-0 in a dynamic Round of 16 clash on Tuesday.

After facing severe criticism from media and fans for their defensive lapses in a 3-2 defeat to Austria in their final group game, the Netherlands displayed greater composure and control, securing their first Euro quarter-finals berth since 2008.

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Gakpo opened the scoring 20 minutes in, delivering a precise low shot past goalkeeper Florin Nita at the near post. Malen's late double sealed the victory, setting up a quarter-final encounter with either Austria or Turkey, who will face off later on Tuesday in Berlin.

Dominating possession with nearly two-thirds of the ball and generating almost five times more chances than their opponents, the Dutch underlined their superiority. Virgil van Dijk hit the post with a header, and Gakpo had a second goal disallowed for offside.

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"This was the response we needed after our last performance," Gakpo remarked. "Good game, good goals, we played good football. There’s always room for improvement, but this was a positive step forward. We felt in control, even against a dangerous opponent."