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Euro 2024: Austria top Group D with thrilling win over Netherlands

Austria stunned the Netherlands in Berlin with a masterclass in clinching the top spot in Group D and setting up a potential last-16 clash with Turkey or the Czech Republic.

The Netherlands, finishing third, now face the prospect of meeting England on June 30 in Gelsenkirchen, dependent on other results.

Euro 2024: Austria top Group D with thrilling win over Netherlands
Sabitzer scored the winning goal for Austria – Getty image

Austria’s win was sealed with a dramatic 3-2 victory, featuring goals from Romano Schmid and Marcel Sabitzer, and an early own goal by Dutch winger Donyell Malen.

Despite Cody Gakpo and Memphis Depay scoring for the Netherlands, it wasn’t enough to secure the win.