Match report

Austria Stuns Netherlands 3-2 in Euro Championship Thriller

Netherlands
Netherlands
2–3
FT
Austria
Austria
Jun 25, 2024

In a stunning turn of events, Austria secured a 3-2 victory over the Netherlands in a high-octane match at the Euro Championship. The match saw a roller-coaster of emotions, with the Netherlands taking an early lead through an own goal by D. Malen, followed by a goal from Cody Gakpo. However, Austria's resilience shone through as goals from R. Schmid, M. Sabitzer, and M. Arnautovic ensured the comeback victory.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Netherlands 2–3 Austria
  • • D. Malen scored an own goal for Netherlands in the 6th minute
  • • Cody Gakpo scored for Netherlands in the 47th minute
  • • R. Schmid equalized for Austria in the 59th minute
  • • Memphis Depay scored for Netherlands in the 75th minute
  • • Markus Sabitzer and Marko Arnautovic scored for Austria in the 80th and 78th minute respectively
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams to try and turn the tide

Lineups

Netherlands

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Verbruggen (G)
  • 2 L. Geertruida (D)
  • 6 S. de Vrij (D)
  • 4 V. van Dijk (D)
  • 5 N. Aké (D)
  • 14 T. Reijnders (M)
  • 24 J. Schouten (M)
  • 16 J. Veerman (M)
  • 18 D. Malen (F)
  • 10 M. Depay (F)
  • 11 C. Gakpo (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 X. Simons
  • 15 M. van de Ven
  • 8 G. Wijnaldum
  • 9 W. Weghorst
  • 22 D. Dumfries
  • 17 D. Blind
  • 25 S. Bergwijn
  • 12 J. Frimpong
  • 23 M. Flekken
  • 21 J. Zirkzee
  • 20 I. Maatsen
  • 26 R. Gravenberch
  • 3 M. de Ligt
  • 19 B. Brobbey
  • 13 J. Bijlow

Austria

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 P. Pentz (G)
  • 5 S. Posch (D)
  • 15 P. Lienhart (D)
  • 2 M. Wöber (D)
  • 8 A. Prass (D)
  • 6 N. Seiwald (M)
  • 10 F. Grillitsch (M)
  • 18 R. Schmid (M)
  • 9 M. Sabitzer (M)
  • 23 P. Wimmer (M)
  • 7 M. Arnautović (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 C. Baumgartner
  • 20 K. Laimer
  • 14 L. Querfeld
  • 11 M. Gregoritsch
  • 24 A. Weimann
  • 16 P. Mwene
  • 22 M. Seidl
  • 1 H. Lindner
  • 25 M. Entrup
  • 21 F. Daniliuc
  • 17 F. Kainz
  • 12 N. Hedl
  • 3 G. Trauner
  • 4 K. Danso
  • 26 M. Grüll

Timeline

  1. Austria
    6' Austria Goal · Own Goal
    D. Malen
  2. Austria
    32' Austria Card · Yellow Card
    Stefan Posch

    Foul

  3. Austria
    33' Austria Card · Yellow Card
    P. Wimmer

    Foul

  4. Netherlands
    35' Netherlands subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Joey Veerman · On: Xavi Simons
  5. Netherlands
    47' Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Gakpo · Assist: Xavi Simons
  6. Austria
    59' Austria Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Schmid · Assist: F. Grillitsch
  7. Austria
    62' Austria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Philipp Lienhart · On: C. Baumgartner
  8. Austria
    63' Austria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Wimmer · On: Konrad Laimer
  9. Austria
    64' Austria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Grillitsch · On: Leopold Querfeld
  10. Netherlands
    65' Netherlands subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Aké · On: Micky van de Ven
  11. Netherlands
    65' Netherlands subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Reijnders · On: G. Wijnaldum
  12. Netherlands
    72' Netherlands subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Malen · On: W. Weghorst
  13. Netherlands
    75' Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Depay · Assist: W. Weghorst
  14. Netherlands
    78' Netherlands Var · Goal confirmed
    M. Depay
  15. Austria
    78' Austria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Arnautovic · On: M. Gregoritsch
  16. Austria
    80' Austria Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Sabitzer · Assist: C. Baumgartner
  17. Austria
    90'+2 Austria subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Schmid · On: A. Weimann
  18. Austria
    90'+4 Austria Card · Yellow Card
    Leopold Querfeld

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Netherlands Austria
Fouls 10 16
Pass Accuracy 84% 78%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 9
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 428 404
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 2 5
xG 1.73 0.95
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 358 317
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Austria's equalizer by R. Schmid in the 59th minute, just after the Netherlands took a 2-0 lead, was a pivotal moment that ignited the comeback.
  • ▸ Markus Sabitzer's goal in the 80th minute was crucial as it tied the match and eventually led to Austria's victory, showcasing the team's determination and resilience.