Austria Shocks Netherlands to Top Group D at Euro 2024

 

 

Austria secured a remarkable 3-2 triumph over the Netherlands at Euro 2024, clinching the top spot in Group D and marking a historic moment in their European Championship journey. Meanwhile, France's 1-1 draw with Poland set the stage for an intriguing knockout phase.

 

 

The match saw Donyell Malen's own goal gift Austria an early lead, swiftly neutralized by Cody Gakpo's equalizer early in the second half. Romano Schmid's header put Austria back in front, only for Memphis Depay to level the score for the Netherlands with a superb finish.

Undeterred, Austria persisted and ultimately sealed victory as Marcel Sabitzer breached the Dutch defense, netting the decisive goal with ten minutes remaining.

In the parallel fixture, France initially took the lead against Poland through Kylian Mbappé's penalty, his first-ever goal in the European Championship. However, Robert Lewandowski's penalty miss, overturned by VAR for goalkeeper encroachment, allowed Poland's equalizer.

The draw places France in a challenging half of the knockout bracket alongside Spain, Germany, and Portugal, setting the stage for intense matches ahead.

Following their historic win, Austria's team and staff celebrated in front of a jubilant crowd at the Olympiastadion, while the Netherlands faces introspection after surrendering their group lead.

 

 

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