Euro 2024: Turkey Shocks Austria, Sets Up Netherlands Quarterfinal Clash
Turkey's Lightning-Quick Start Secures Quarterfinal Spot
Turkey defeats Austria 2-0, advancing to the Euro 2024 quarterfinals with a stunning win. Merih Demiral scores twice, including the fastest goal in European Championship knockout stage history. Turkey will face the Netherlands next in Berlin.
Turkey pulled off a stunning 2-0 victory over Austria, setting up a quarterfinal showdown with the Netherlands. Merih Demiral's two goals, including the fastest in European Championship knockout stage history, sealed the win.
The match was played at a breakneck pace, with both teams fueled by their passionate supporters. Turkey's goalkeeper, Mert Gunok, made incredible saves to deny Austria an equalizer, including a spectacular stoppage-time block on Christoph Baumgartner's header.
Despite Austria's improved play in the second half, Turkey's defense held firm, and they advanced to their first quarterfinal since 2008. Austria, who had high expectations after winning their group, were eliminated, and Turkey's raucous supporters celebrated their team's outstanding performance.
Merih Demiral was named man of the match, and Turkey's goalkeeper, Mert Gunok, was hailed as a hero for his incredible saves. The team's defense, which was seen as a potential weakness, performed almost flawlessly, and their supporters' enthusiastic celebrations echoed through the stadium.
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