Netherlands vs Austria HIGHLIGHTS, Euro 2024, NED 2-3 AUT: Sabitzer wins it with late strike after Depay eqialises

​

Euro 2024: Austria beats Netherlands in a high-scoring thriller

Austria beat Netherlands 3-2 in its final Group D match in Euro 2024 to top the group standings over France.

The referee blows the final whistle, Austria wins the match and tops Group D.

NED 2 - 3 AUT

Austria gets a free-kick which releases the pressure on it. Dutch get the ball ball soon and launches yet another attack but like Simon’s through ball for Weghorst, the match is slipping away from it. 

Pentz saves a rapid shot from Dutch defender Van de Ven, whop found himself in the Austrian box, it is a corner for the Dutch. Philipp Lienhart is down injured on the pitch and receiving treatment. he gets a yellow card for failing to leave the pitch. 

Six minutes added on by the officials after the end of regulation time. 

Netherlands is desperate for an equaliser and are committing men forward in numbers. Austria looks calm under pressure. 

Weghorst almost equalises for the Dutch from a floated cross from the right-flank. However, his effort is off-target. 

The game has well and truly opened up, it is end to end staff now. Austria though it has extended the lead on the 83rd minute but the goal from Baumgartner was called off-side. It was a brilliant finish by the substitute. 

Sabitzer gives Austria lead. A brilliant finish by the Borussia Dortmund midfielder. He latches on to a brilliant through ball and Buries it from an acute angle. 

Depay scores for the Netherlands to bring his team back in the contest. VAR check in on. The referee is asked by the assistant to check the screen, he goes and awards the goal to Netherlands. Weghorst left the highest to bring the ball down inside the box from a lofted cross in, he finds Depay, who controls the ball and then slots it home. 

Since the goal, it has never really happened for the Netherlands. Austria, on the other hand, looked like the team in more control. 

Wout Weghorst is coming out on the pitch as Koeman looking for plan B. The former Manchester United striker will replace Malen, who had an eventful match. 

Netherlands is looking for a swift reaction after conceding the second goal but Austria is slowing the game down. Malen looks injured after riding a dual challenge. 

Triple Austrian substitution. In the other match in Group D, France has taken the lead on Poland via a Mbappe penalty. As things stand, France and Austria are on the verge of automatic qualification from this group. 

Austria strike back from nowhere!! Schmid with abullet header gives Austria lead once again. This comes after Arnautovic wins the ball back and finds Grillitsch, who takes a heavy first touch but uses his speed to recoup it and hits the byline. His cross finds Schmid, who was unmarked near the six yard box. 

Austrian custodian Patrick Pentz is down after a heavy landing during the second corner. He’s receiving treatment on the field and is now okay to continue. Austria looks stunned by the Dutch response. 

The atmosphere has completely shifted inside Olympiastadion, the Dutch fans have found their voice back. Netherlands gets a corner after yet another attack. Depay’s deadball is attacked by Van Dijk but takes a deflection to give Netherlands another corner. 

Netherlands seems to have found their rhythm back during the break, it is beaming with confidence now and is committing men forward in search of a lead. 

Netherlands equalises through Gakpo. What a response from the Dutch team, right after the restart, game on!! A brilliant counter attack enables Gakpo to find space on the left-flank and he unleashes a right-footed curler to find the top right corner. 

The second half of the Euro 2024 Group D match between Netherlands and Austria resumes. Netherlands is searching for an equaliser after conceding an early goal. 

Ake concedes a corner to deny Austria another attack from the right-flank, Sabitzer is pulling the stings. His corner is headed high by Grillitsch. 

The referee blows the whistle, it’s half time in Berlin. Austria is currently leading Netherlands and Group D. 

Two minutes added on after the end of regulation time. 

Simons introduction has made some difference in Dutch attack but they still can’t match with Austrian’s intensity. Ralf Rangnick’s team is winning almost every duel and keeping hold of the ball. 

Austria is threatening to take the game further away from Netherlands before the break. The Austrian midfield is completely dominating the proceedings, Koeman’s team has to find something. Malen takes on the Austrian full backs but is stopped from causing any harm. 

Ake clears a ball in front of Verbruggen to give Austria a corner. Sabitzer’s header from the resulting set piece is saved by the Dutch custodian, Arnautovic fails to take advantage and Netherlands survives another Austrian attack. 

Koeman is already using his bench, Xavi Simons comes in for Joey Veerman. The players are also taking a drinks break. 

Stefan Posch gets the first yellow card of the match for his high challenge on Depay. Wimmer also gets into the referee’s book for his challenge on Geertruida. The Austria gets his second yellow of the Euro 2024 and he will miss the round of 16 clash, if Austria progresses. 

Sabitzer’s volley from the edge of the box is blocked by Schouten, Schmid takes another shot from the rebound but it is straight at Verbruggen, who gathers it without any fuss. 

Malen takes on Wimmer and gets the first corner of the match. The resulting set piece is defended well by Austrian backline. Encouraging sings for Netherlands as it is slowly growing in the match. 

Sabitzer and Wimmer are dictating the match from the Austrian midfield. Schmid tries to thread a ball through the Dutch backline for Arnautovic but overcooks it. Malen misses a sitter. A brilliant touch from Depay sets Gakpo to off, who finds Malen in space. He had just one defender to beat and takes and early shot to catch the onrushing Pentz but pulls it wide. A chance goes begging for Netherlands. 

Netherlands is slowly growing to the game but is unable to keep hold of the ball in the opposition’s final third. Depay has been invisible so far in the match. 

Austrian right-back Stefan Posch is fouled by Cody Gakpo near the half way line. Netherlands registers its first meaningful attack of the match, a move from the middle of the park. Tijjani Reijnders found himself in a good shooting position, however, his shot goes wide. 

Ronald Koeman is urging his team to keep hold of the ball, the Dutch team is clearly under pressure with the fast start to the match. Austria is looking to increase its lead. As things stand, Das Team is leading Group D. 

Donyell Malen scores a own goal for the Dutch to give Austria an early lead. Another Austrian attack from the left-flank. Prass found space as Wimmer moved central and he whips in a low cross which was turned home by Malen in a desperate attempt to clear the ball. What a start for the Austrian team, which has been the better team so far. 

Ralf Rangnick’s team has started the match on the front-foot and is looking to take an early lead. Wimmer and Prass are linking up well from the left side for Das Team, which has over 90 per cent of the ball in the first four minutes. 

The vital Euro 2024 Group D match is under way. Both teams looking to end the group stage as leaders but only one can come out on top. Austria begins the proceedings. Netherlands is surprised with Austria fast start as the latter conjures up a attacks from the left-flank. The Oranje is almost caught off-guard. 

Both teams are entering on the pitch. Van Dijk leads the Oranje, while Marko Arnautovic is leading Das Team in the absence of David Alaba.After the national anthems of both nations, live action will take place. Stay tuned for LIVE updates from this crucial Group D encounter from Berlin. 

Pentz (GK), Wober, Posch, Lienhart, Prass; Selwald, Grillitsch; Sabitzer, Schmid, Wimmer; Arnautovic

Verbruggen (GK); Geertrulda, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Ake; Veerman, Schouten; Gakpo, Reijders, Malen; Depay,

Played: 19

Netherlands: 9

Austria: 6

Draws: 4

Netherlands predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen (GK); Dumfries, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Aké; Schouten, Simons, Reijnders; Frimpong, Depay, Gakpo

Austria precicted X1 (4-3-3): Pentz (GK); Posch, Danso, Lienhart, Mwene; Seiwald, Laimer; Wimmer, Baumgartner, Sabitzer; Gregoritsch

Austria and Netherlands meet in their final Euro 2024 Group D game on Tuesday with their fates firmly in their own hands and both sides can still finish in the top two and guarantee a last-16 place.

The Dutch top the group on four points ahead of France on goals scored, with Austria third on three points having bounced back from a 1-0 defeat by France to beat Poland 3-1 with a superb performance.

NED vs AUT, Euro 2024: All to play for as Austria meets Netherlands in final group match

Austria and Netherlands meet in their final Euro 2024 Group D game on Tuesday with their fates firmly in their own hands and both sides can still finish in the top two and guarantee a last-16 place.

The Euro 2024 Group D match between Netherlands and Austria will kick-off at 9:30 PM PM IST on June 25, Tuesday. 

Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s Live coverage of Euro 2024 Group D match between Netherlands and Austria being played at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany.