EURO 2024 Roundup, Matchday 17
Here is a summary of the matches that took place during Matchday 17 of EURO 2024, highlighting the outcomes and standout player displays.
Romania 0-3 Netherlands
The Netherlands defeated a determined Romania team with a 3-0 win, securing a spot in their first UEFA European Championship quarter-final since 2008. Despite Romania’s efforts, the Netherlands took the lead through Cody Gakpo’s goal. The Dutch team continued to apply pressure, with Radu Drăgușin making crucial defensive plays. Romania faced setbacks, including Vasile Mogoș leaving the game early due to injury. Both teams missed some opportunities before halftime.
Despite their efforts, the Dutch team struggled to score a second goal, with van Dijk hitting the post and Gakpo’s goal being disallowed for offside. Romania’s defense held strong, with Rațiu making a crucial tackle and the team narrowly missing opportunities to equalize. Eventually, Gakpo broke through the defense, setting up Malen for a goal that sealed the victory for the Netherlands. Malen then made an impressive run before finishing with precision to further enhance the scoreline as the Netherlands secured their first victory in the knockout stage of the Euros since 2004.
Austria 1-2 Turkey
Merih Demiral scored two goals in his first international match, helping Turkey advance to the quarter-finals of the UEFA European Championship for the first time in 16 years with a 2-1 victory over Austria in Leipzig. The game started with Austria launching a strong attack right from the beginning, but Turkey managed to score within the first minute through a goal from Demiral. Austria then began their efforts to equalize, with Baumgartner coming close. Real Madrid’s Güler attempted a long-range shot that missed the target, but the midfield action remained intense throughout the match.
Marko Arnautović had a shot saved by Mert Günok shortly after halftime. However, Turkey extended their lead with a goal from Demiral off a corner kick, putting them in a strong position. Austria’s hopes were revived when Michael Gregoritsch scored a goal, setting up an intense finish to the match. Despite Austria’s late efforts, Turkey held on for a 2-1 victory, with Günok making a crucial save in the final moments. Austria, who had topped their group by defeating the Netherlands, were unable to progress past the round of 16 in the Euros once again. Turkey’s victory set up a EURO 2024 quarter-final clash with the Netherlands.
