AUSTRIA stunned the Netherlands 3-2 to finish TOP of Group D – and make the Dutch settle for a third-placed finish.
Former Man Utd star Marcel Sabitzer scored a late winner as Ralf Rangnick’s side sealed top spot, with France runners up after their 1-1 draw with Poland.
The Netherlands will now go through in the best third-placed finishers table.
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That’s all from Berlin
Where Austria have defied the odds, defeated the Dutch, and topped the toughest of groups.
It’s the upshot of what was a brilliant game at the Olympiastadion, a topsy-turvy affair that Ralf Rangnick’s team prevailed in after taking the lead on three occasions.
The Netherlands will also head into the Round of 16 but only as one of the best third-place teams, and there will inevitably be some England style-fallout for both the French and Ronald Koeman’s team after finishing behind Austria.
It’s Group C that takes centre stage now and the small matter of England against Slovenia in Cologne – you won’t want to miss it.
From the German capital, goodbye.
Matchwinner Marcel is just Sab-ulous
Marcel Sabitzer marked a memorable milestone by scoring the winning goal that took Austria to the top of Group D.
The midfielder became the first ever Austrian to play in 10 matches at the European Championships, and scored his first goal in the competition from what his 22nd shot.
He was also named as the official Player of the Match.
Match stats from the Olympiastadion
Austria scored three times in Berlin despite a total xG that was fewer than one from their nine shots at goal.
D-light for Rangnick’s Austria
Nobody expected Austria to finish in the top two of Group D up against the powerhouses of France and Netherlands, never mind the individual brilliance of Kylian Mbappe and Robert Lewandowski.
But Ralph Rangnick’s men have been magnificent, and deservedly finish at the summit after wins against the Polish and the Dutch.
- Netherlands 2-3 Austria
- France 1-1 Poland
Credit: uefa.com Full time – Netherlands 2-3 Austria
It’s all over at the Olympiastadion!
The Austrian bench swarm on to celebrate with the players out on the pitch – and it’s not just a famous win that they are delighted with.
Austria have finished as the winners of Group D with the game between France and Poland in Dortmund ending in a 1-1 draw.
Wow.
Netherlands 2-3 Austria
90+4. Netherlands are pushing in a desperate attempt to find an equaliser.
Depay has a shot blocked, Weghorst is off target with a header, a number of corners come and go.
The Austrians are standing strong.
Netherlands 2-3 Austria
90+2. A warm moment for EFL fans as a Bristol City legend, Andreas Weimann, comes on for Austria.
The forward takes over from Romano Schmid.
Netherlands 2-3 Austria
90. There will be six minutes of stoppage time in Berlin.
That is still time for the Dutch to score and top the group.
Netherlands 2-3 Austria
88. With both sets of fans whistling – the Dutch to hurry up their team, the Austrians for the final whistle – Alexander Prass shows himself to be the coolest man in trendy Berlin.
A decent cross from the left has Weghost on the move, only for the Austrian to calmly nod back to his goalkeeper.
Netherlands 2-3 Austria
86. Weghorst header! Over!
The big Burnley man launches himself at a deep cross from Geertruida on the left, but is unable to keep it below Pentz’ s crossbar.
Netherlands 2-3 Austria
84. Baumgartner makes it four!
No, the flag is up for offside!
The substitute has a wry smile on his face as realises what replay show is the right decision.
Nevertheless, the substitute did ever so well to peel off his marker, turn in from the byline, and beat an embarrassed Verbruggen again at the near post.
Netherlands 2-3 Austria
82. It’s just an all-out attacking frenzy now.
Do not rule out more goals in this one.
Netherlands 2-3 Austria
80. Unbelievable in Berlin! Austria lead for a third time!
It’s a beautifully taken goal by Marcel Sabitzer!
The former Manchester United loanee races through to Christoph Baumgartner’s through ball, sits down Micky van de Van with a clever dummy, and then blasts high into the roof of Bart Verbruggen’s net at the near post,
Cool as you like in scoring, cool as you like in celebrating, Sabitzer has Austria top of Group D once again!
Marcel magic!
Netherlands 2-2 Austria
79. In Group D’s other game, Poland have equalised against the French thanks to a retaken Robert Lewandowski penalty.
Netherlands 2-2 Austria
77. It has to be said, this has been another cracking game at Euro 2024.
Let’s face it, almost of all them have been apart from those involving England or Scotland.
Netherlands 2-2 Austria
75. Memphis Depay scores and this game is all square once more!
Never mind total football, this is the Dutch going route one and reaping the reward.
Xavi Simons’ punt up into the penalty area is headed down by Wout Weghorst and into the path of Depay.
The former Manchester United forward cooly controls on his chest between two defenders, and then arrows a left-footed shot into the far corner.
Depay spins off to celebrate, only to notice the referee, who has pulled him up for handball.
A wag of the finger is aimed at the official, who is soon advised by VAR that the goal is good and should stand. It’s 2-2!
Level again!
Netherlands 1-2 Austria – Netherlands substitution
72. Here comes Wout Weghorst!
The Dutch cult hero is on, and Donyell Malen’s miserable day is over.
Netherlands 1-2 Austria
69. Donyell Malen’s awkward evening has taken another cruel twist.
He’s scored an own goal, missed a sitter and the Dortmund forward now looks as though he has picked up an injury.
He grimaces as he’s checked out by the medical staff, and I couldn’t even tell you what he did to prompt it. Trip over a black cat, I can only presume.
Netherlands 1-2 Austria
67. De Vrij is penalised for a foul on Arnautovic, and Austria have a chance to test the Dutch defence,
Sabitzer takes charge, but fails find a teammate with his delivery.
Netherlands 1-2 Austria
65. Now it’s the turn of the Netherlands to freshen things up.
Ronald Koeman introduces a Premier League star in Micky van de Ven, and a former one in Georginio Wijnaldum.
Tijjani Reijnders and Nathan Ake take a rest.
Netherlands 1-2 Austria – Austria triple substitution
63. Ralf Rangnick sends for Christoph Baumgartner, Konrad Laimer and Leopold Querfeld.
The trio replace Philipp Lienhart, the cautioned Patrick Wimmer, and – most surprisingly – the impressive Florian Grillitsch.
Netherlands 1-2 Austria
61. In response to that goal, changes are being prepared on the touchline…
…but they’re not Dutch. In fact, Ralf Rangnick looks as though he’s going to make a trio of switches.
Netherlands 1-2 Austria
59. Unbelievably, Austria lead again in Berlin!
The break in play did the trick for Ralf Rangnick’s men as they once again expose the Dutch down the left.
Alexander Prass plays Florian Grillitsch to the byline, and his chipped cross is met in the middle by the flying Romano Schmid.
The header whizzes past Bart Verbruggen, and can only be helped into the net by Stefan de Vrij on the line.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
