Defeating Austria, Türkiye meets Netherlands in Euro 2024 quarter-finals

(Dan Tri) - Center-back Demiral's double helped Türkiye defeat Austria 2-1 at Leipzig Arena (Germany) in the early morning of July 3 in the round of 16 of Euro 2024. Turkey will face the Netherlands in the quarterfinals of this year's tournament.

Highlight Türkiye beat Austria 2-1 in the round of 16 of Euro 2024

Before the match at Leipzig Arena, Austria was rated higher than Türkiye thanks to their impressive performance in the group stage. However, in the 57th second of the match, coach Rangnick's students lacked concentration at the corner kick on the right wing and Demiral scored from close range to open the score 1-0 for Türkiye. Coach Montella's team ensured a solid game against the constant pressure from the Austrian team. Türkiye's sharpness was shown in the 59th minute, Guler took a corner kick for Demiral to jump high and head accurately, completing his double and helping Türkiye lead 2-0.

Đánh bại Áo, Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ gặp Hà Lan ở tứ kết Euro 2024 - 1 — Türkiye's joy after the end of the match (Photo: UEFA).

The Austrian team reduced the score to 1-2 after Gregoritsch's close-range shot in the 66th minute after a corner kick. During the remaining time of the match, the Turkish defense and goalkeeper Mert Gunok played excellently to preserve the overall victory. At the end of 90 minutes, Austria accepted a 1-2 loss and bitterly said goodbye to Euro 2024. Türkiye will face the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 at 02:00 on July 7.

Euro 2024 commentary: Austria - Türkiye:

3 hours ago

The match ended with a 2-1 victory for Türkiye.

90+5'

Goalkeeper Mert Gunok flies to save the ball for Türkiye

Screen Shot 2024-07-03 at 3.58.22 AM.png — Teammates celebrate with goalkeeper Mert Gunok (Photo: UEFA).

In the final attack of the match, Baumgartner jumped high to head the ball but goalkeeper Mert Gunok flew to make an excellent save for Türkiye.

90+3'

Türkiye almost had a third goal

Turkey had a quick counter-attack and Yilmaz dribbled past the Austrian defender, but the 19-year-old striker's shot failed to beat goalkeeper Patrick Pentz in a one-on-one situation.

87'

Goalkeeper Patrick Pentz rushed out to save Austria

Türkiye counter-attacked quickly, the ball was sent into the penalty area but goalkeeper Patrick Pentz rushed out to save the ball for Austria. Then, Yilmaz finished at the near post but the ball went wide.

80'

A commendable effort by Marcel Sabitzer

Marcel Sabitzer dribbled past the Turkish player on the right wing and crossed inside, but Baumgartner missed his shot and Orkun Kokcu promptly cleared the ball.

Marko Arnautovic failed to leave his mark as a striker (Photo: UEFA).

74'

The Austrian team increased the pressure continuously

From a central attack, Florian Grillitsch shot from outside the penalty area but Turkish goalkeeper Mert Gunok made no mistake.

69'

Michael Gregoritsch almost scored a double

Austria attacked quickly in midfield and Baumgartner chipped the ball for Michael Gregoritsch to dive and head, but the Turkish goalkeeper caught the ball.

66'

IN: Michael Gregoritsch reduces the score to 1-2 for Austria

From a corner kick on the right wing, the ball was jumbled in the penalty area and Michael Gregoritsch finished close to the goal, reducing the score to 1-2 for Austria.

Gregoritsch's close-range goal (Photo: UEFA).

63'

It's raining at Leipzig Arena

The rain at Leipzig Arena somewhat affected the quality of the match. Türkiye played confidently and controlled the ball well, while the Austrian players lost their composure.

59'

IN: Demiral completes double, Türkiye leads Austria 2-0

From Guler's corner kick on the right wing, center-back Demiral jumped higher than two Austrian defenders and headed the ball past goalkeeper Patrick Pentz, completing his double, doubling the gap to 2-0 for Türkiye.

Demiral's high header increased the score to 2-0 (Photo: UEFA).

52'

Opportunities continue to come to the Austrian team

Konrad Laimer tried to dribble past two Turkish defenders and charged straight down the middle, but unfortunately his final shot went wide of the post.

50'

Marko Arnautovic missed a regrettable chance

Baumgartner made a delicate pass for Arnautovic to quickly finish in an open position, but goalkeeper Mert Gunok saved the goal for Türkiye.

47'

Austria team increases pressure

In search of an equalizer, the Austrian team increased the pressure and attacked continuously. Marcel Sabitzer broke through on the left wing and crossed inside, but the Turkish defender cleared the danger in time.

4 hours ago

The first half ended with a score of 1-0 in favor of Türkiye.

The first half ended with the advantage leaning towards Türkiye (Photo: UEFA).

45+1'

Baumgartner missed the equalizer

Austria attacked quickly on the right wing, the ball was passed inside but Baumgartner's shot missed the post at close range.

42'

Ismail Yuksek accepts the yellow card

Christoph Baumgartner dribbled at pace in midfield and made a dangerous run, forcing Türkiye's Ismail Yuksek to commit a foul and receive a yellow card.

38'

Goalkeeper Mert Gunok handles the ball accurately

Austria took a throw-in from the right wing, the ball bounced around in the penalty area but goalkeeper Mert Gunok rushed out to catch the ball accurately.

31'

Austria team stuck in attack

Türkiye's scientific defense has left Austria deadlocked in attack. Austria's two attacking stars, Marko Arnautovic and Marcel Sabitzer, have been unable to coordinate with each other.

Screen Shot 2024-07-03 at 2.34.09 AM.png — Austria captain Marko Arnautovic is closely marked (Photo: UEFA).

24'

Türkiye is very dangerous in high ball situations

Türkiye won a corner on the left wing and Guler chipped the ball inside for Merih Demiral to jump high and head the ball, but it went wide of the Austrian goalpost.

Guler is playing impressively with Türkiye (Photo: UEFA).

19'

Austria controlled the game in midfield

Austria dominated the game and controlled the ball well in midfield. However, striker Marko Arnautovic was closely marked and had almost no chance to receive the ball.

Austria had many difficulties against Türkiye's massed defense (Photo: UEFA).

14'

Türkiye played with confidence

Türkiye coordinated well and Arda Guler dribbled skillfully and crossed the ball inside, but goalkeeper Patrick Pentz cleared the danger in time.

11'

Austria team misses dangerous free kick

Christoph Baumgartner is fouled by a Turkish player outside the box. Marcel Sabitzer is awarded a free kick but his shot hits the wall.

Türkiye's defense faces storm

From a corner kick on the left wing, Marcel Sabitzer unleashed a difficult low kick, the ball went across the Turkish goal but the Austrian strikers could not touch the ball.

The match was full of tension (Photo: UEFA).

The Austrian team has a response situation

Marcel Sabitzer received the ball outside the penalty area and took a powerful shot, the ball went wide of the Turkish goalpost.

IN: Türkiye quickly opened the scoring

The joy of Turkish players (Photo: UEFA).

Türkiye increased the speed of the match and from a corner kick on the right wing, the ball hit Kenan Yildiz and Demiral kicked the ball accurately from close range, opening the score 1-0 for Türkiye.