Turkey Stuns Austria #turkey #austria #euro2024

In a gripping Euro 2024 Round of 16 match, Turkey triumphed over Austria with a 2-1 victory, securing their place in the quarter-finals. The match, held at the Leipzig Stadium on July 2, 2024, saw an early lead for Turkey with Merih Demiral scoring the fastest goal in the history of the European Championship knockout stages, finding the net within the first minute. Demiral doubled the lead with another goal in the 59th minute​​.

Austria, however, fought back with determination. Michael Gregoritsch managed to pull one back for Austria in the 66th minute, intensifying the match's competitiveness. Despite Austria's relentless efforts to equalize, Turkish goalkeeper Mert Gunok made a crucial stoppage-time save to preserve Turkey's lead and secure their advancement to the next round​.

Turkey's victory was a testament to their resilience and tactical prowess, overcoming Austria's strong performance throughout the tournament. This win sets Turkey up for a challenging quarter-final matchup, highlighting their potential as a formidable contender in Euro 2024​.