After a thrilling match, Turkey beat Austria (2-1) and qualified for the quarter-finals of Euro 2024, where they will face the Netherlands. Discover the summary of the match.
23:10 – Match summary: Turkey surprised Austria
Austria failed to break its glass ceiling. For its third participation in a Euro, the Austrian selection had the hope of qualifying for the first time for the quarter-finals in the last eighth of the competition against Turkey. Especially after a convincing group stage. But Austria fell from a great height in Leipzig, in a stadium won over to the Turkish cause. From the start, Demiral took advantage of an error by the opposing defense to score on a corner taken by Arda Güler in the first minute of play (1-0). At the end of a breathtaking first period, the score remained frozen at 1-0, despite several opportunities notably for Baumgartner (5th and 45th + 1).
In the second half, it was a repeat performance. On a corner taken by Arda Güler, Demiral beat Pentz with a header at the near post (2-0, 59th). Austria defeated? Far from it, since Gregoritsch managed to reduce the gap quickly… following a corner (2-1, 66th). The end of the match turned into an attack-defense, with Turkey huddled in front of its area. A tactic that worked, despite several clear chances. Austria almost equalized in the very last moments thanks to Baumgartner, but Günok made the save of this Euro on her line (90th+4). Having qualified for the quarter-finals, Turkey will face the Netherlands in Berlin on Saturday.
23:03 – Demiral, improbable hero
Merih Demiral made history for the Turkish national team with this double in this round of 16 match against Austria. The former Juventus defender first gave the Turks the lead in the first minute by recovering a ball that had been fumbled by the Austrian defense on a direct corner attempted by Güler. This duo repeated the feat in the second half, with a ball placed by Güler on Demiral’s head (59th).
22:58 – Türkiye – Netherlands in the quarter-finals
The poster for the last quarter-final of Euro 2024 is now known after Turkey’s success against Austria (2-1). The Turks will face the Netherlands on Saturday evening (9 p.m.) in Berlin for a place in the semi-final.
22:53 – It’s over! Turkey eliminates Austria (2-1)
It’s over in Leipzig on a last Austrian corner that comes to nothing! Turkey eliminates Austria in this last of the eighth finals of Euro 2024, thanks to an improbable double from Demiral (1st and 59th). Gregoritsch reduced the gap for Austria (66th), in vain.
22:52 – Günok’s parade!
Günok saves Turkey! On a cross from far away, Baumgartner heads the ball at the far post and slams it to the ground but Günok makes an extraordinary save to save his team!
22:50 – Turkey holds firm
The Turks are still holding out for the moment, even though many of them seem physically exhausted…
22:48 – Four minutes of added time
Mr. Soares Dias awards four minutes of added time in this second period between Austria and Turkey. The Austrians are trying everything in these last minutes…
22:45 – Rain redoubles in Leipzig
This end of the second half between Austria and Turkey is epic, with the rain redoubled in intensity in Leipzig. It smells like a KO!
22:42 – Baumgartner heads!
On a very good cross from the right, the Turkish goalkeeper Günok completely misses the mark in the air and Baumgartner can head it but is almost surprised to have had the ball and fails to get it on target…
22:41 – Türkiye: Kökçü injured
Vincenzo Montella is forced to make a fourth change in this match. Kökçü was injured while clearing a ball and cannot continue. Kahveci comes on for Leipzig.
22:38 – Turkey under siege
The eleven Turkish players are now playing in their last 30 meters and do not seem ready to come out with more than one or two players. There are still ten minutes left in regulation time…
22:35 – Türkiye: Güler and Yildiz replaced
Author of a very good match and decisive on the two goals of Demiral, Arda Güler is replaced by Yokuslu for the last quarter of an hour. Yildiz also leaves, replaced by Aktürkoglu.
22:32 – Austria confiscates leather
The Austrians have had a monopoly on the ball since Gregoritsch reduced the deficit a little less than ten minutes ago. Turkey are defending in front of their own area and are no longer trying to get out… the end of the match could be long for the Turks.
22:29 – Yilmaz centers for.. nobody
Author of a great breakthrough in the area on the right side, Yilmaz crosses perfectly back to the penalty spot for one of his teammates… except that he was absolutely alone in this action.
22:27 – Gregoritsch with the head!
On a ball played over the Turkish defence, Gregoritsch found himself alone at the penalty spot and headed it with his back to goal, but Günok was well placed and caught the ball.
22:24 – GOAL for Austria! Gregoritsch reduces the gap (1-2)
Austria is regaining hope in this match! On a corner, the ball is deflected at the near post by Posch and Michael Gregoritsch pushes the ball into the back of the net at the far post. Turkey is now only leading 2-1 with more than 20 minutes left in regulation time.
22:23 – Austria: Rangnick makes two more changes
In an attempt to react, the Austrian coach made two changes at once, as he had done at half-time. Lienhart was replaced by Wöber, while Laimer was replaced by Grillitsch.
22:20 – The Austrians have 30 minutes left to react
The Austrians have about 30 minutes left to hope to come back in this match against Turkey, who now lead 2-0 thanks to this double scored by Merih Demiral.
22:17 – GOAL for Turkey! Demiral scores twice (0-2)!
Turkey breaks the deadlock in this match again from a corner! Arda Güler once again takes charge of curling the ball to the near post and Demiral is there to head it home. 2-0 for Turkey at the hour mark!
22:15 – Türkiye: Özcan enters in place of Yüksek
Vincenzo Montella feels his team needs fresh blood. Yüksek, already booked and suspended for a possible quarter-final, gives up his place in midfield to Özcan.
22:12 – Corner for Austria, which comes to nothing
The Austrians continue to push, with a shot from Posch blocked by Demiral and deflected for a corner. But the Turks are in difficulty at the start of the second half…
22:10 – Yellow card for Lienhart
Austrian centre-back Philipp Lienhart was given a logical yellow card for obstructing the pitch in order to cut off a Turkish counter-attack.
22:09 – Arnautovic misses the equalizer
What an opportunity for Austria! Full axis, with a sublime pass, Posch finds Arnautovic surprising the entire defense. Alone in front of Günok, the Inter striker hits the Turkish goalkeeper who makes a very nice save.
22:06 – Gregoritsch had traumatized Turkey in March
In the last match between the two nations, on March 26 in Vienna, Michael Gregoritsch scored a hat-trick in Austria’s big victory (6-1).
22:04 – Austria: Rangnick made two changes
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick made two changes during the half. Michael Gregoritsh and Alexander Prass came on, replacing Romano Schmid and Philipp Mwene respectively.