Terrific Turkey knock out Austria to set up Netherlands clash

Terrific Turkey knock out Austria to set up Netherlands clash

Turkey kept their Euro 2024 campaign going with a thrilling 2-1 win over Austria to reach the quarter-finals.

Both of their goals came from corner kicks, both whipped in by Arda Guler and both finished off by centre back Merih Demiral. The first effort came after just 57 seconds, with Demiral extending the lead just before the hour.

Austria pinned Turkey back for the remainder of the half, and got back into the match on 66 minutes from a corner of their own when substitute Michael Gregoritsch turned in a loose ball at the back post.

With the Turkish players tiring, their goalkeeper Mert Gunok pulled off what could be the save of the tournament in the final minute of added time, turning a towering header from Christoph Baumgartner around the post when an equaliser looked certain.

This victory means Turkey will now face the Netherlands in Berlin on Saturday as the final Euro 2024 quarter-final was confirmed.

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