Austria take on Turkey in the round of 16 after topping a ‘group of death’ including France and the Netherlands at Euro 2024.
Ralf Rangnick’s tenure at Manchester United might not have been an overall success, but his Austria side have impressed, including a thrilling 3-2 win over the Dutch. Austria have not won a group since in the major tournaments since the 1978 World Cup, and the unorthodox 4-2-2-2 system has reaped its rewards.
Turkey’s journey to the knockout stages has not been as fluent, but they have been involved in some fiery clashes. Their 2-1 win over the Czech Republic included 18 cards shown in or after the game, a new record for any match at the Euros, while their match with Georgia saw fights in the stands before kick-off.
Follow all the live action from Austria v Turkey in the live blog below:
Austria 1-2 Turkey
87 mins: Turkey break on the counter attack with three attackers flying forward. Yilmaz is on the right and gets fed the ball. Pentz sprints off his line and wins the race to the ball.
He slides and pokes it away from the forward ending the chance to close out this match.
Mike Jones2 July 2024 21:46
Austria 1-2 Turkey
82 mins: Nicolas Seiwald bombs forward on the right and takes the ball into the box. He pulls it back towards Marko Arnautovic who misses the ball.
Michael Gregoritsch is waiting slightly deeper but Kaan Ayhan scurries back and scoops the ball away.
Mike Jones2 July 2024 21:40
Austria 1-2 Turkey
78 mins: Marcel Sabitzer swings consecutive corners into the penalty area but fails to beat the first defender both times. Things are starting to go against Austria as this match heads towards its conclusion.
Mike Jones2 July 2024 21:37
Austria 1-2 Turkey
75 mins: Florian Grillitsch drives a low powerful shot from just outside the box but Mert Gunok gets down low and smothers the effort.
Turkey are doing everything to maintain this lead.
Mike Jones2 July 2024 21:35
Austria 1-2 Turkey
72 mins: The rain is properly pouring down now as Austria win another corner. The ball comes into the six yard box but Mert Gunok fancies it and jumps into the fray to punch it clear.
Mike Jones2 July 2024 21:31
Austria 1-2 Turkey
69 mins: That goal will feed belief into Austria and keep Turkey on their toes. Gregoritsch is full of confidence now and creeps in behind before softly nodding the ball into the arms of Mert Gunok.
Austria know they’re still in this game.
Mike Jones2 July 2024 21:26
GOAL! Austria 1-2 Turkey (Gregoritsch, 66’)⚽️
66 mins: It’s not over yet!
Austria are awarded a corner which Marcel Sabitzer whips into the middle. Stefan Posch manages to flick it on and Michael Gregoritsch turns it home over by the back post.
Three goals all coming from set pieces.
Mike Jones2 July 2024 21:25
Austria 0-2 Turkey
62 mins: That could be a killer blow from Turkey. Austria were looking as though they could get back into the game but a second goal gives them a cushion with less than 30 minutes to play.
Brilliant work from the Turks.
Mike Jones2 July 2024 21:19
GOAL! Austria 0-2 Turkey (Demiral, 59’)⚽️
Turkey double their lead from another set piece and it’s Merih Demiral yet again who comes up with the goods. The ball is swung in towards the near post from Arda Guler.
Demrial times his jump perfectly and heads the ball into the back of the net!
Mike Jones2 July 2024 21:18
Austria 0-1 Turkey
57 mins: Ferdi Kadioglu drives the ball into the penalty area from the left as Turkey get forward for what feels like the first time in this half.
He shoots as he arrives into the box but the closest defender makes the block. Turkey recover the ball and come again, this time winning themselves a corner.
Mike Jones2 July 2024 21:16