Netherlands v Austria LIVE: Result and analysis as Dutch finish third and could face England after defeat

Netherlands 2-3 Austria: Ralf Rangnick’s side grab first spot in Group D after an exhilarating encounter in Berlin

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Euro 2024 Group D reached its conclusion on Tuesday evening as Austria powered past the Netherlands in an enthralling encounter in Berlin.

Ralf Rangnick’s side grabbed an early lead after Donyell Malen turned a cross into his own net, and they dominated much of the first 45 as the Netherlands wasted a couple of chances to equalise.

The second half began in the opposite manner, with Cody Gakpo curling an equaliser past Pentz within five minutes of the restart. The Dutch began to impose themselves on the match, but they were behind again before they knew it as Romano Schmid guided a header past Verbruggen.

With both teams pressing to gain an advantage, the Netherlands were briefly back into it after Depay poked an effort past Pentz, but their parity was once more short-lived. Baumgartner threaded in a pass to Sabitzer, who broke through and rifled an effort into the roof of the Dutch net.

The Netherlands pushed for an equaliser as full-time loomed but Austria held firm to take three points in the German capital, and with them first place in Group D.

Follow all the reaction from Netherlands v Austria below.

Euro 2024: Netherlands v Austria

• Netherlands face Austria in final game of Group D | 5pm BST on BBC Two
• 6’ GOAL - Donyell Malen turns Prass’ cross into his own net (NED 0-1 AUT)
• 47 ‘ GOAL - Gakpo levels with a clever finish after cutting inside (NED 1-1 AUT)
• 59’ GOAL - Austria regain the lead as Romano Scmid heads them in front (NED 1-2 AUT)
• 75’ GOAL - Depay finds an equaliser with a looping effort past Verbruggen (NED 2-2 AUT)
• 80’ GOAL - Austria take the lead again as Sabitzer fires past Pentz when clean through (NED 2-3 AUT)
• Netherlands XI: Verbruggen; Geertruida, van Dijk, de Vrij, Ake; Schoeten, Veerman; Malen, Reijnders, Gakpo; Depay.
• Austria XI: Pentz; Posch, Wober, Lienhart, Prass; Seiwald, Grillitsch; Wimmer, Schmid, Sabitzer; Arnautovic.
• Group D ENDS: 1.AUT 6pts; 2.FRA 5pts; 3.NED 4pts; 4.POL 1pt.

[25 June 2024 18:53 · Chris Wilson]

Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-3 Austria

93 mins

Micky van de Ven fizzes in a cross but it’s straight at Pentz, and it goes out for a corner. Querfeld is down in his own box, but he’s okay to carry on. He’s also booked for reasons as yet unknown.

Depay swings in the corner and it makes his way back to him, but he crashes a shot against the defender.

[25 June 2024 18:50 · Chris Wilson]

Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-3 Austria

90 mins

Another Depay cross ends up in Pentz’s hands. Austria counter but they’re reluctant to throw too many men forwards, before they accidentally clip it out of play.

There’ll be six minutes of added time as Austria bring on Weimann in place of Schmid. Arnautovic was replaced by Gregoritsch earlier, too.

[25 June 2024 18:48 · Chris Wilson]

Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-3 Austria

88 mins

Depay swings in a cross but it’s straight to the defender. Austria defend a second ball in and Baumgartner collects.

[25 June 2024 18:44 · Chris Wilson]

Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-3 Austria

85 mins

So once again, as it stands, Austria are heading through top of Group D, with France in second and the Netherlands in third.

If England were to win Group C, they’d likely play the Netherlands as it stands.

The Dutch try and change it up with an early cross into Weghorst, but he can only direct his header over the bar!

[25 June 2024 18:41 · Chris Wilson]

Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-3 Austria

83 mins

DISALLOWED GOAL!

Baumgartner hads the ball in the net again after taking a pass in the box, but he’d strayed offside.

[25 June 2024 18:40 · Chris Wilson]

GOAL! Netherlands 2-3 Austria

81 mins

GOAL! Incredible! Austria have grabbed the lead again!

It’s cut back to Baumgartner near the edge of the Netherlands box. He’s in acres of space and he threads a simple pass through to Sabitzer, who waits for van de Ven to attempt the slide challenge before firing past Verbruggen into the roof of the net!

[25 June 2024 18:38 · Chris Wilson]

Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-2 Austria

79 mins

Great work from Weghorst there and a great finish from Depay. It’s turned into a great game, this.

The Netherlands win a corner and the goalscorer swings it in, but it’s straight into the hands of Pentz.

[25 June 2024 18:36 · Chris Wilson]

GOAL! Netherlands 2-2 Austria

76 mins

GOAL! And Depay finds an equaliser!

Gakpo clips in a ball towards Weghorst near the middle of the box. He heads it down towards Depay and he takes it down on his chest before lifting a half-volley over Pentz!

There’s a check for handball, and VAR is taking its time...

But the goal is given!

[25 June 2024 18:32 · Chris Wilson]

Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-2 Austria

73 mins

Xavi Simons tries a half-volley from near the halfway line as Pentz’s clearance goes straight to him, but it was a wild effort. Schoeten collects in midfield, but Seiwald heads it out for a throw. It’s become more scrappy in midfield over the last few minutes, with both sides finding it difficult to string meaningful passes together.

[25 June 2024 18:29 · Chris Wilson]

Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-2 Austria

71 mins

The Netherlands win a free-kick as Depay is dragged back.

The Netherlands bring on Wout Weghorst for Donyell Malen. A night to forget for the Dortmund man, in truth.