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
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 1-2 Austria
68 mins
Ronald Koeman looks strangely relaxed as he sits on the bench. The Dutch are still probing but they’re yet to create a big chance since going behind.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-2 Austria
64 mins
Changes for both sides. For Austria, Leopold Querfeld replaces Grillitsch, Christoph Baumgartner comes on for Lienhart, and Konrad Laimer comes on for Wimer.
For the Netherlands, Wijnaldum replaces Reijnders in midfield.
GOAL! Netherlands 1-2 Austria
59 mins
GOAL! And Austria reply straight away!
It comes to Prass on the left and Austria work it backwards. Grillitsch makes the overlapping run and he collects the through ball before cutting it back from the touchline. His pass is straight to Romano Schmid and he heads it on target, with a deflection taking it past Verbruggen.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-1 Austria
59 mins
Kylian Mbappe has scored a penalty in the other game, so as it stands Austria are currently in third.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-1 Austria
57 mins
Pentz stays down for a little while, but he’ll be okay to carry on.
The Netherlands win a free-kick on the right, and it’ll be Depay to deliver one more.
This one’s a more inviting delivery, but de Vrij glances a header wide.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-1 Austria
54 mins
Depay swings in a dangerous corner and van Dijk gets a head to it, but it’s deflected behind. On the next corner, van Dijk fouls Pentz.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-1 Austria
52 mins
All Netherlands in the second half so far, but no chances since the goal. Austria clearly haven’t changed their tactics, but they’re struggling to keep possession far more than they were in the first 45.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-1 Austria
49 mins
Great work from Malen on the right ends with Depay taking a poor touch and wasting the opportunity.
GOAL! Netherlands 1-1 Austria
47 mins
GOAL! An early Dutch counter ends with an equaliser!
Geertruida wins the ball and it runs to Xavi Simons. He’s still in his own half and he drives towards the box, eventually laying it off to Gakpo. He cuts back inside and sweeps an inch-perfect effort into the far corner.
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