Austria advances to knockout stage of Euro 2024 with 3-2 win over the Netherlands
Marcel Sabitzer scored late for Austria to go through to the knockout stage of the European Championship with a 3-2 win over the Netherlands on Tuesday
By CiarÁN Fahey
Published - Jun 25, 2024, 02:06 PM ET
Last Updated - Jun 25, 2024, 02:06 PM EDT
BERLIN (AP) — Marcel Sabitzer scored late for Austria to advance to the knockout stage of the European Championship with a 3-2 win over the Netherlands on Tuesday.
The Austrians needed a point to be sure of progress and got off to a great start with Dutch forward Donyell Malen scoring an own goal in the sixth minute.
First-half substitute Xavi Simons set up Cody Gapko to equalize two minutes after the break, but Romano Schmid headed Austria back in front in the 59th.
Memphis Depay equalized with a brilliant finish in the 75th, though he had to endure a VAR check as referee Ivan Kruzliak felt he handled the ball. The check found Depay hadn’t.
