Netherlands vs Austria was an electrifying game at Euro 2024 at the Olympiastadion Berlin. Austria beat Netherlands with a 3-2 margin securing their top position in Group D. The whole game was filled with thrills and twists.
The match kicked off with both the teams pacing find theory rhythm. Donyell Malen’s own goal in the 6th minute gave Austria an early lead. Doneyll failed to clear off Baumgartner’s low cross into the box giving away the opening goal for Austria. Throughout the first half, Austria dominated the game their midfield stronghold keeping the Dutchmen on their toes.
The second half began with the Netherlands securing the equalizer. In the 46th minute, Cody Gakpo bagged an amazing top bin goal making it 1-1. In response to it, Austria took no time in reclaiming the lead in the 59th minute. Schmid’s wonderful header from Grillitsch’s precise cross paved the way for the lead.
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Austria’s Late game dram seals their victory
As the game neared to its end, with Austria leading by 2-1, the Dutch pushed high in numbers. In the 76th minute, Memphis Depay scored the equalizer after VAR confirmed his goal. In the dying minutes, the game became more tense. However rteh deciding moment of the game came in when Austria’s MArcel Sabitzer scored the deciding winning goal. In the 81st minute, Sabitzer shoots the ball with an amazing finish from a very tight angle scoring the perfect winner and giving Austria the 3-2 lead.
The Netherlands created many goal-scoring opportunities, Despite a late disallowed goal for offside and a further series of attacks, The Duthc failed to break off the Austrian defensive wall. The final whistle secured Austria’s place in the Round of 16 stage of Euro 2024. With the dramatic win, Austria finished Group D on top leaving behind France in the second position. Austrian fans were elated and they marched confidently into the knockout stages of Euro 2024.
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