Euro 2024 Group D reached its conclusion on Tuesday night as Austria powered previous the Netherlands in an enthralling encounter in Berlin.
Ralf Rangnick’s facet grabbed an early lead after Donyell Malen turned a cross into his personal web, and so they dominated a lot of the primary 45 because the Netherlands wasted a few possibilities to equalise.
The second half started within the reverse method, with Cody Gakpo curling an equaliser previous Pentz inside 5 minutes of the restart. The Dutch started to impose themselves on the match, however they had been behind once more earlier than they knew it as Romano Schmid guided a header previous Verbruggen.
With each groups urgent to realize a bonus, the Netherlands had been briefly again into it after Depay poked an effort previous Pentz, however their parity was as soon as extra short-lived. Baumgartner threaded in a cross to Sabitzer, who broke via and rifled an effort into the roof of the Dutch web.
The Netherlands pushed for an equaliser as full-time loomed however Austria held agency to take three factors within the German capital, and with them first place in Group D.
Observe all of the response from Netherlands v Austria under.
Euro 2024: Netherlands v Austria
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Netherlands face Austria in remaining recreation of Group D | 5pm BST on BBC Two
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6’ GOAL – Donyell Malen turns Prass’ cross into his personal web (NED 0-1 AUT)
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47 ‘ GOAL – Gakpo ranges with a intelligent end after slicing inside (NED 1-1 AUT)
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59’ GOAL – Austria regain the lead as Romano Scmid heads them in entrance (NED 1-2 AUT)
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75’ GOAL – Depay finds an equaliser with a looping effort previous Verbruggen (NED 2-2 AUT)
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80’ GOAL – Austria take the lead once more as Sabitzer fires previous Pentz when clear via (NED 2-3 AUT)
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Netherlands XI: Verbruggen; Geertruida, van Dijk, de Vrij, Ake; Schoeten, Veerman; Malen, Reijnders, Gakpo; Depay.
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Austria XI: Pentz; Posch, Wober, Lienhart, Prass; Seiwald, Grillitsch; Wimmer, Schmid, Sabitzer; Arnautovic.
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Group D ENDS: 1.AUT 6pts; 2.FRA 5pts; 3.NED 4pts; 4.POL 1pt.
Netherlands 2 – 3 Austria
No person informed Austria this was the group of demise – they’ve reshaped the map of Euro 2024
19:25 , Chris Wilson
If this was alleged to be the group of demise, nobody informed Austria. Ralf Rangnick’s endearing underdogs have reshaped the draw, and maybe the future, of Euro 2024 by topping it. They beat Netherlands. Greater than that, although, they blitzed them; fearless and ferocious, Austria recovered from conceding two equalisers to sentence the Dutch to defeat courtesy of Marcel Sabitzer’s terrific end.
They head to Leipzig as group winners. Netherlands, their qualification already assured, nonetheless stumbled from first to 3rd on an eventful afternoon. It’s Gelsenkirchen for them.
If Rangnick’s males nonetheless wanted France to slide as much as leapfrog them, and so they did, theirs is a historic feat. Not because the 1978 World Cup, when Hans Krankl’s objectives ensured they completed above Brazil, have Austria received a gaggle in match soccer.
Now gamers such because the very good Sabitzer and the unheralded Romano Schmid have an analogous feat to their identify. Rangnick has one other triumph for his blueprint: all-action soccer has been allied with the power to answer setbacks.
Group D standings
19:15 , Chris Wilson
Right here’s the way it ends in Group D then.
1 – Austria – 6 factors, GD +2
2 – France – 5 factors, GD +1
3 – Netherlands – 4 factors, GD 0
4 – Poland – 1 level, GD -3
FULL-TIME! Netherlands 2-3 Austria
19:05 , Chris Wilson
A whirlwind night ends with a loopy end to Group D. Pre-tournnament favourites France undergo in second after three unconvincing performances, with Austria incomes their billing as pre-tournament ‘darkish horses’ with a first-place end.
The Netherlands creep via in third after three of their very own unconvincing performances, and so they might be dealing with England within the subsequent spherical…
FULL-TIME! Netherlands 2-3 Austria
19:00 , Chris Wilson
FULL-TIME! Netherlands 2-3 Austria
18:57 , Chris Wilson
The referee brings an enthralling encounter to an finish, and Austria have taken first place in Group D!
A pulsating recreation ends 3-2 to Austria, with some good play from Ralf Rangnick’s facet.
France undergo in second, and the Netherlands will probably be via in third.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-3 Austria
18:55 , Chris Wilson
97 minutes
Austria clear and Sabitzer collects close to midway, however he can’t keep away from ceding possession. Austria win it again although, and Sabitzer and Baumgartner are within the nook…
Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-3 Austria
18:54 , Chris Wilson
95 minutes
We’re nearly previous the allotted quantity of added time, although there’ll be some further little doubt. Virgil van Dijk launches a protracted ball ahead to Weghorst, however he doesn’t have the tempo to get on the tip of it.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-3 Austria
18:53 , Chris Wilson
93 minutes
Micky van de Ven fizzes in a cross nevertheless it’s straight at Pentz, and it goes out for a nook. Querfeld is down in his personal field, however he’s okay to hold on. He’s additionally booked for causes as but unknown.
Depay swings within the nook and it makes his approach again to him, however he crashes a shot in opposition to the defender.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-3 Austria
18:50 , Chris Wilson
90 minutes
One other Depay cross results in Pentz’s palms. Austria counter however they’re reluctant to throw too many males forwards, earlier than they unintentionally clip it out of play.
There’ll be six minutes of added time as Austria deliver on Weimann instead of Schmid. Arnautovic was changed by Gregoritsch earlier, too.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-3 Austria
18:48 , Chris Wilson
88 minutes
Depay swings in a cross nevertheless it’s straight to the defender. Austria defend a second ball in and Baumgartner collects.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-3 Austria
18:44 , Chris Wilson
85 minutes
So as soon as once more, because it stands, Austria are heading via high of Group D, with France in second and the Netherlands in third.
If England had been to win Group C, they’d probably play the Netherlands because it stands.
The Dutch attempt to change it up with an early cross into Weghorst, however he can solely direct his header over the bar!
Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-3 Austria
18:41 , Chris Wilson
83 minutes
DISALLOWED GOAL!
Baumgartner hads the ball within the web once more after taking a cross within the field, however he’d strayed offside.
GOAL! Netherlands 2-3 Austria
18:40 , Chris Wilson
81 minutes
GOAL! Unbelievable! Austria have grabbed the lead once more!
It’s in the reduction of to Baumgartner close to the sting of the Netherlands field. He’s in acres of area and he threads a easy cross via to Sabitzer, who waits for van de Ven to try the slide problem earlier than firing previous Verbruggen into the roof of the web!
Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-2 Austria
18:38 , Chris Wilson
79 minutes
Nice work from Weghorst there and an amazing end from Depay. It’s was an amazing recreation, this.
The Netherlands win a nook and the goalscorer swings it in, nevertheless it’s straight into the palms of Pentz.
GOAL! Netherlands 2-2 Austria
18:36 , Chris Wilson
76 minutes
GOAL! And Depay finds an equaliser!
Gakpo clips in a ball in the direction of Weghorst close to the center of the field. He heads it down in the direction of Depay and he takes it down on his chest earlier than lifting a half-volley over Pentz!
There’s a examine for handball, and VAR is taking its time…
However the aim is given!
Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-2 Austria
18:32 , Chris Wilson
73 minutes
Xavi Simons tries a half-volley from close to the midway line as Pentz’s clearance goes straight to him, nevertheless it was a wild effort. Schoeten collects in midfield, however Seiwald heads it out for a throw. It’s change into extra scrappy in midfield over the previous couple of minutes, with each side discovering it tough to string significant passes collectively.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-2 Austria
18:29 , Chris Wilson
71 minutes
The Netherlands win a free-kick as Depay is dragged again.
The Netherlands deliver on Wout Weghorst for Donyell Malen. An evening to overlook for the Dortmund man, in fact.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-2 Austria
18:26 , Chris Wilson
68 minutes
Ronald Koeman appears to be like unusually relaxed as he sits on the bench. The Dutch are nonetheless probing however they’re but to create a giant likelihood since going behind.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-2 Austria
18:24 , Chris Wilson
64 minutes
Modifications for each side. For Austria, Leopold Querfeld replaces Grillitsch, Christoph Baumgartner comes on for Lienhart, and Konrad Laimer comes on for Wimer.
For the Netherlands, Wijnaldum replaces Reijnders in midfield.
GOAL! Netherlands 1-2 Austria
18:19 , Chris Wilson
59 minutes
GOAL! And Austria reply immediately!
It involves Prass on the left and Austria work it backwards. Grillitsch makes the overlapping run and he collects the via ball earlier than slicing it again from the touchline. His cross is straight to Romano Schmid and he heads it on course, with a deflection taking it previous Verbruggen.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-1 Austria
18:17 , Chris Wilson
59 minutes
Kylian Mbappe has scored a penalty within the different recreation, in order it stands Austria are presently in third.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-1 Austria
18:15 , Chris Wilson
57 minutes
Pentz stays down for a short time, however he’ll be okay to hold on.
The Netherlands win a free-kick on the precise, and it’ll be Depay to ship yet another.
This one’s a extra inviting supply, however de Vrij glances a header broad.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-1 Austria
18:12 , Chris Wilson
54 minutes
Depay swings in a harmful nook and van Dijk will get a head to it, nevertheless it’s deflected behind. On the following nook, van Dijk fouls Pentz.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-1 Austria
18:11 , Chris Wilson
52 minutes
All Netherlands within the second half thus far, however no possibilities because the aim. Austria clearly haven’t modified their techniques, however they’re struggling to maintain possession excess of they had been within the first 45.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-1 Austria
18:08 , Chris Wilson
49 minutes
Nice work from Malen on the precise ends with Depay taking a poor contact and losing the chance.
GOAL! Netherlands 1-1 Austria
18:06 , Chris Wilson
47 minutes
GOAL! An early Dutch counter ends with an equaliser!
Geertruida wins the ball and it runs to Xavi Simons. He’s nonetheless in his personal half and he drives in the direction of the field, finally laying it off to Gakpo. He cuts again inside and sweeps an inch-perfect effort into the far nook.
KICK-OFF! Netherlands 0-1 Austria
18:03 , Chris Wilson
KICK-OFF! The Netherlands get us began once more within the capital.
HALF-TIME: Netherlands 0-1 Austria
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The groups are again out on the Olympiadstadion and the second half is moments away.
HALF-TIME: Netherlands 0-1 Austria
17:58 , Chris Wilson
An intriguing first 45 in Berlin. The sport was performed at fairly a pedestrian tempo at occasions, with each side lacking huge possibilities and offering a flurry of high quality in moments.
As ti stands, Austria are heading via on the high of Group D! France can be second and the Netherlands in third, which means that England might effectively face the Dutch in the event that they had been to win Group C tonight.
HALF-TIME: Netherlands 0-1 Austria
17:54 , Chris Wilson
Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria
17:48 , Chris Wilson
HALF-TIME!
Ake concedes a nook after doing effectively to get a foot to the tried via ball.
Sabitzer delivers and Grillitsch heads over, and shortly after the referee blows the whistle for half-time!
Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria
17:46 , Chris Wilson
44 minutes
Austria are comfortable to maintain the ball patiently because the half involves an finish.
They’re ready for an opportunity to pounce, nevertheless it by no means comes because the ball finally ends up again with Pentz.
There’ll be two minutes of added time.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria
17:43 , Chris Wilson
42 minutes
Good work from Malen down the precise as he holds the ball up earlier than skipping previous the problem and slicing it again. The preliminary shot is blocked and the assault ends moments later as Depay was offside as he tried to run via on aim.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria
17:40 , Chris Wilson
40 minutes
Wimmer carries in the direction of aim and area opens up in entrance of him, however his shot is well blocked.
Seconds later, the Netherlands win a free-kick in a harmful space, and Depay delivers, nevertheless it’s cleared away simply.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria
17:39 , Chris Wilson
37 minutes
It appears to be like like Ronald Koeman has simply had sufficient of the Netherlands efficiency to this point. It doesn’t seem to be Veerman is injured in any respect.
Austria win a nook after good work from Arnautovic, and Sabitzer’s shot from vary is saved. It bounces again out and Austria chip it again into the Netherlands field – it bounces into the trail of Arnautovic, who merely must information it previous Verbruggen, however the Dutch ‘keeper saves the preliminary effort earlier than tangling with Arnautovic and finally palming the ball away!
Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria
17:35 , Chris Wilson
34 minutes
Now Patrick Wimmer goes into the guide as he catches Geertruida late. Veerman swings it in and it bounces out to Reijnders, who fires a shot effectively broad.
Ronald Koeman makes a change as Veerman is changed by Xavi Simons, and there’s a quick water break too.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria
17:32 , Chris Wilson
32 minutes
There’s a quick change of phrases between van Dijk and the referee, earlier than Posch is booked for following via on Depay with a late problem.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria
17:30 , Chris Wilson
29 minutes
There’s some sustained possession from Austria that ends with Wimmer laying it off to Prass on the sting of the field. He sweeps within the cross nevertheless it solely falls to Seiwald on the sting of the field, and Austria recycle possession to the centre-backs.
Moments later, Prass launches a protracted throw that ends with Wimmer hitting a shot from vary straight on the ‘keeper.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria
17:27 , Chris Wilson
26 minutes
Higher from Malen as he skips previous Prass earlier than successful a nook. Veerman delivers, nevertheless it’s headed clear by Posch.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria
17:24 , Chris Wilson
24 minutes
CLOSE! Malen nearly makes amends.
Depay lays off the excessive ball to Reijnders, who threads an ideal via ball into Malen. He’s one-v-one with Pentz, however he scuff his shot and drags it broad of the far put up! He actually ought to’ve scored there.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria
17:23 , Chris Wilson
22 minutes
One other Austria assault breaks down on the final because the via ball runs straight to Verbruggen. They’ve the ball again quickly sufficient although, earlier than Donyell Malen is introduced down close to midway.
An intriguing recreation thus far, however hardly an action-packed one.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria
17:20 , Chris Wilson
19 minutes
The ball is cleared to Arnautovic in the course of the park and he does effectively to flick it to a supporting midfielder. Austria recycle possession and so they get via the Netherlands’ press simply, with Arnautovic then sweeping it broad to Posch, however Austria resolve to go backwards as soon as extra. Nearly 60 per cent possession for Rangnick’s facet thus far.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria
17:17 , Chris Wilson
16 minutes
The sport has turned slightly scrappy because the aim, with plenty of unnecessary fouls in midfield. Geertruida is the newest offender.
Austria go lengthy with the diagonal to Prass, however he can’t maintain it beneath management. He’s getting loads of motion down that left facet.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria
17:14 , Chris Wilson
14 minutes
The Netherlands have likelihood as Gakpo collects on the wing earlier than squaring a cross to Reijnders within the field. He tries to side-foot it first time, however he scuffs it and it bobbles harmlessly broad.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria
17:13 , Chris Wilson
12 minutes
Each side are exchanging possession because the aim, with a few stray passes from every. Schoeten appears to be like visibly annoyed on the lack of passing choices in entrance of him.
Cody Gakpo concedes the foul and Austria have one other likelihood to construct.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria
17:11 , Chris Wilson
9 minutes
The Netherlands have settled slightly since conceding, however they nonetheless can’t create something of observe because the cross is straight to an Austria shirt.
With France presently drawing to Poland, Austria will likely be via in first place because it stands. There’s a protracted option to go but although.
GOAL! Netherlands 0-1 Austria
17:07 , Chris Wilson
7 minutes
GOAL! Austria’s early stress pays off!
They work the ball broad to Prass, who’s in acres of area within the field. He goals a cross in the direction of Arnautovic within the center, however Donyell Malen slides in on the close to put up and turns it into his personal web!
Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-0 Austria
17:06 , Chris Wilson
6 minutes
Wimmer’s cross is caught by Verbruggen and the Netherlands lastly have the ball, however they provide it away nearly instantly.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-0 Austria
17:05 , Chris Wilson
5 minutes
The Netherlands are struggling to maintain possession within the opening phases. It’s been all Austria thus far, and so they’re preserving possession exceptionally effectively.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-0 Austria
17:03 , Chris Wilson
2 minutes
Austria have began on the entrance foot, although neither facet has been in a position to vogue an opportunity but. Loads of passing across the again from Ralf Rngnick’s facet ends with them working it broad down the left to Cross, however his cross misses everybody within the field and the follow-up cross is blocked.
KICK-OFF! Netherlands 0-0 Austria
17:00 , Chris Wilson
KICK-OFF! We’re underway within the capital, with Austria getting us began.
Euro 2024: Netherlands v Austria
16:56 , Chris Wilson
We’re moments from kick-off in Berlin, with each side having come out of the tunnel. The nationwide anthems are nearly underway.
Euro 2024: Netherlands v Austria
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Type information
16:45 , Chris Wilson
Netherlands: D-W-W-W-L
The Netherlands began Euro 2024 with an unconvincing 2-1 win in opposition to Poland, with Wout Weghorst scoring a late winner for Ronaldo Koeman’s facet.
They adopted that up with one other fairly unconvincing efficiency in opposition to France in a 0-0 draw, although they had been unfortunate to not seize a win after Xavi Simons’ late aim was controversially disallowed by VAR.
Their two warm-up video games noticed the Oranje defeat each Canada and Iceland 4-0, whereas a March pleasant gave one other indication as to how they could carry out in opposition to match favourites – they misplaced that recreation 2-1 in Frankfurt.
Austria: W-L-D-W-W
Austria’s current performances beneath new coach Ralf Rangnick have led to them being labelled among the many darkish horses at Euro 2024.
Current friendlies have seen them play different sides of an analogous degree who’re additionally competing at Euro 2024, and Rangnick’s facet beat Serbia 2-1 earlier than incomes a 1-1 draw with Switzerland within the warm-up video games earlier this month. In March, they despatched out a message to their opponents with a 6-1 demolition of Turkey in Vienna.
Although they misplaced 1-0 to France of their Euro 2024 opener, the style of the defeat can have given Rangnick loads of encouragement. A 3-1 dismantling of Poland within the subsequent recreation then furthered Austria’s credentials.
Group D permutations
16:40 , Chris Wilson
Right here’s a reminder of the varied eventualities and permutations within the group.
Netherlands: The Netherlands and France are assured a spot within the knockout rounds after reaching 4 factors after their first two video games. The Dutch will likely be assured a spot within the high two in the event that they keep away from defeat to Austria, and can high the group in the event that they win and higher France’s consequence in opposition to Poland. They can’t end any decrease than third, with Poland already knocked out and confirmed as fourth earlier than the ultimate spherical of fixtures.
France: Can verify their place within the high two in the event that they keep away from defeat to Poland, however Les Bleus will likely be seeking to high the group and might achieve this in the event that they win and the Netherlands don’t in opposition to Austria. If France and the Netherlands each win, it’s going to go all the way down to aim distinction after which objectives scored because the head-to-head is degree.
Austria: Ralf Rangnick’s facet can solely end within the high two in the event that they defeat the Netherlands. They will undergo to the last-16 even when they lose, until they lose by 4 objectives or extra.
Poland: Defeats to France and Austria put Poland on the mercy of France and the Netherlands in Leipzig, and a draw between the group leaders confirmed Poland as the primary nation to be knocked out of Euro 2024. They may end fourth, no matter their consequence in opposition to France on the ultimate day.
Euro 2024 group permutations and third-place standings defined
Head-to-head
16:35 , Chris Wilson
The Netherlands have confronted Austria 19 occasions on the worldwide stage, with fixtures relationship way back to 1933.
11 of the matches between the 2 have been friendlies, and the primary ever Netherlands victory got here in 1978, within the eighth assembly between the 2.
Most of their aggressive conferences have been in World Cup and European Championship qualifiers, with the primary recreation between the 2 at a serious match coming within the 1978 World Cup. The Netherlands received that group stage recreation 5-1.
The latest match between the 2 got here at Euro 2020, when Memphis Depay and Denzel Dumfries scored in a 2-0 win within the group phases.
The Netherlands have received the previous seven conferences, with the final Austria win coming in a pleasant in 1990.
Total, the Netherlands have received 9 matches between the 2, with Austria successful six and 4 ending as attracts.
Netherlands vs Austria TV channel, begin time and how you can watch Euro 2024 fixture on-line at present
16:30 , Chris Wilson
With simply half an hour left till kick-off, right here’s a reminder of how one can watch tonight’s match.
It should kick-off at 5pm BST on the Olympiastadion in Berlin, and it’ll be proven reside on BBC Two. It may be streamed through the iPlayer or the BBC Sport web site too. You could find a full listing of which channelis displaying every match right here.
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Netherlands vs Austria TV channel, begin time and how you can watch
Who might England play subsequent and when? Euro 2024 draw and last-16 schedule
16:25 , Chris Wilson
A ‘small’ apart for the video games in Group D is that they’ll have some bearing on who England finally face within the final 16 if the Three Lions high their group.
If England win Group C, they’ll play one of many 4 greatest third-placed groups within the last-16. The formulation to resolve who will get who may be very difficult, and depends upon the mixture of third-placed groups to undergo. The present standings for the best-placed third groups are under.
Who might England play subsequent and when? Euro 2024 draw and last-16 schedule
This is the reason Ralf Rangnick turned down Bayern Munich – Austria could cause an actual Euro 2024 upset
16:20 , Chris Wilson
And right here’s the report from Austria’s final match…
So because of this Ralf Rangnick rejected Bayern Munich. Euro 2024’s oldest supervisor might have taken cost of the largest German membership however rejected them to stick with Austria. As an alternative, he could also be teaching for slightly longer in his homeland this summer season. A stirring victory gave Austria a combating likelihood of reaching the final 16.
Poland, in the meantime, look nearly sure to be the casualties of the group of demise, with no level, with solely a gathering with France to return. For Robert Lewandowski, his entrance to the match delayed by harm, his exit might come early.
However for Christoph Baumgartner, there was a seismic strike to accompany his statistical marvel. In March he scored what seems to be the quickest aim within the historical past of worldwide soccer. After that six-second effort in opposition to Slovakia, a aim within the 66th minute felt slovenly, nevertheless it was additionally well-taken and decisive, placing Austria forward.
This is the reason Rangnick turned down Bayern – Austria could cause actual Euros upset
Netherlands vs France participant rankings as stars underwhelm and Xavi Simons strike is controversially disallowed
16:15 , Chris Wilson
Listed here are the participant rankings from what was an underwhelming efficiency from each side.
Favourites France drew with the Netherlands in Leipzig in the primary goalless draw of Euro 2024.
Each side had been in search of the three factors that will have ensured qualification to the final 16, however they had been responsible of missing creativeness and cutting-edge in a pedestrian first half, with Adrien Rabiot losing the very best likelihood of the primary 45 after selecting to cross to Antoine Griezmann when the shot was a better possibility.
Netherlands vs France participant rankings as Euro 2024 stars underwhelm
There’s no masking the reality: Euro 2024’s first goalless draw sums up France’s greatest downside
16:10 , Chris Wilson
Right here’s the report from the Netherlands’ final recreation, after they had been controversially denied a Xavi Simons winner.
There’s no masking the reality from this primary 0-0 of Euro 2024. France, the true favourites, presently lack finish product. It does elevate doubt over whether or not they can finish this match as European champions, though it solely provides narrative weight to Kylian Mbappe’s eventual return from his damaged nostril. He pressured France’s solely aim of Euro 2024 thus far, and that was from an Austria defender. A promising Netherlands staff did have the ball behind the web, though that was dominated out within the recreation’s most debated second.
That wasn’t to say this was a foul match. It was typically enthralling, though lacked greater than the end and the match’s excellent participant. That actual impetus wasn’t there. A few of that will have been circumstantial.
Pretty much as good as the sport was, and as sensational because the match has been as an entire, that is possibly the place the issues of the 24-team competitors are revealed. It takes one thing from these matches between the heavyweights. They each know they’ve a security web with 4 third-placed sides going via. That wouldn’t fairly be the case if it was solely two going via. There’d have been a higher rigidity, and possibly extra output.
Euro 2024’s first goalless draw sums up France’s greatest downside
Euro 2024: Netherlands v Austria
16:08 , Chris Wilson
Staff information
16:06 , Chris Wilson
Austria have made 4 modifications to the facet that beat Poland 3-1 final week.
In defence, Alexander Prass replaces Phillipp Mwene at left-back, whereas Maximilian Wober comes into central defence instead of Gernot Trauner.
The opposite two modifications are available assault, with Konrad Laimer and Christoph Baumgartner popping out for Romano Schmid and Patrick Wimmer.
Staff information
16:01 , Chris Wilson
Each side have made a number of modifications, with some extra attention-grabbing than others.
Ronald Koeman has made one change in defence, with Denzel Dumfries changed by Lutsharel Geertruida at right-back.
In midfield, Joey Veerman has come again in instead of Xavi Simons, with Tijjani Reijnders transferring right into a extra attacking position.
Jeremie Frimpong is changed by Donyell Malen on the precise of assault.
Line-ups
15:53 , Chris Wilson
NETHERLANDS XI: Verbruggen; Geertruida, van Dijk, de Vrij, Ake; Schoeten, Veerman; Malen, Reijnders, Gakpo; Depay.
AUSTRIA XI: Pentz; Posch, Wober, Lienhart, Prass; Seiwald, Grillitsch; Wimmer, Schmid, Sabitzer; Arnautovic.
Line-ups
15:48 , Chris Wilson
The announcement of the beginning elevens are imminent. Will we see any main modifications from both facet?
Group D standings
15:40 , Chris Wilson
That is how Group D appears to be like heading into the ultimate recreation.
1 – Netherlands – 4 factors, GD +1
2 – France – 4 factors, GD +1
3 – Austria – 3 factors, +1
4 – Poland – 0 factors, GD -3
Staff information
15:25 , Chris Wilson
Gernot Trauner is the one doubt for both facet, with the Austrian defender going off injured in his staff’s final match after having scored. If he misses out, Kevin Danso will probably come again in.
In any other case, Austria ought to line up largely the identical with Marko Arnautovic main the assault. Netherlands have selections to make in midfield – the place Koeman shuffled his pack final time – and maybe up entrance, with Memphis Depay not trying sharp or totally match within the match but.
Memphis ‘satisfied’ he can ship for Dutch, says Koeman
15:10 , Lawrence Ostlere
Koeman added that Memphis was additionally not glad together with his personal efficiency and that the participant believes issues can and needs to be improved.
“He does have a historical past of accidents, after all, so I didn’t count on him to be in high type for the match. However it’s clear that issues have to enhance.
”I feel that as a coach you at all times attempt to assist gamers to enhance, to place them in conditions the place they develop and acquire confidence.”
However Koeman mentioned he didn’t assume Memphis was combating confidence.
“He’s satisfied of himself, and I’ve informed him too he has an important position as a result of he’s a participant who usually provides worth. The staff wants him.”
Memphis Depay set to proceed regardless of poor type
14:54 , Lawrence Ostlere
Netherlands’ high scorer Memphis Depay will probably play in opposition to Austria tonight after a vote of confidence from coach Ronald Koeman, regardless of his poor type on the match in Germany.
Memphis has been criticised for his performances of their first two Group D video games even when the Dutch have taken 4 of a attainable six factors and all however assured themselves of a berth within the final 16.
However the 30-year-old, with 45 objectives in 94 appearances for his nation, will lead the assault as Koeman mentioned he was in search of to beat Austria in Berlin and end high of the desk.
”For me it isn’t up for dialogue, he’ll play. It’s not with out purpose that he’s the highest scorer for the Netherlands,” Koeman mentioned on Monday.
Group D outcomes thus far
14:33 , Lawrence Ostlere
Hamburg: Poland 1-2 Netherlands
Dusseldorf: Austria 0-1 France
Berlin: Poland 1-3 Austria
Leipzig: Netherlands 0-0 France
June 25, Berlin: Netherlands v Austria (1700)
June 25, Dortmund: France v Poland (1700)
Group D permutations
14:18 , Lawrence Ostlere
Netherlands: The Netherlands and France are assured a spot within the knockout rounds after reaching 4 factors after their first two video games. The Dutch will likely be assured a spot within the high two in the event that they keep away from defeat to Austria, and can high the group in the event that they win and higher France’s consequence in opposition to Poland. They can’t end any decrease than third, with Poland already knocked out and confirmed as fourth earlier than the ultimate spherical of fixtures.
France: Can verify their place within the high two in the event that they keep away from defeat to Poland, however Les Bleus will likely be seeking to high the group and might achieve this in the event that they win and the Netherlands don’t in opposition to Austria. If France and the Netherlands each win, it’s going to go all the way down to aim distinction after which objectives scored because the head-to-head is degree.
Austria: Ralf Rangnick’s facet can solely end within the high two in the event that they defeat the Netherlands. They will undergo to the last-16 even when they lose, until they lose by 4 objectives or extra.
Poland: Defeats to France and Austria put Poland on the mercy of France and the Netherlands in Leipzig, and a draw between the group leaders confirmed Poland as the primary nation to be knocked out of Euro 2024. They may end fourth, no matter their consequence in opposition to France on the ultimate day.
Netherlands v Austria: Predicted line-ups
13:59 , Lawrence Ostlere
So right here’s how we count on the 2 groups to line up tonight.
Netherlands: Verbruggen, Dumfries, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Ake, Reijnders, Schouten, Frimpong, Simons, Gakpo, Depay.
Austria: Pentz, Posch, Danso, Lienhart, Mwene, Laimer, Seiwald, Wimmer, Baumgartner, Sabitzer, Arnautovic.
Austria staff information
13:46 , Lawrence Ostlere
Gernot Trauner is the one doubt for both facet, with the Austrian defender going off injured in his staff’s final match after having scored. If he misses out, Kevin Danso will probably come again in. In any other case, Austria ought to line up largely the identical with Marko Arnautovic main the assault.
Netherlands staff information
13:30 , Lawrence Ostlere
Netherlands have selections to make in midfield – the place Ronald Koeman shuffled his pack final time – and maybe up entrance, with Memphis Depay not trying sharp or totally match within the match but. However the supervisor has given his striker a vote of confidence and Memphis is anticipated to start out as soon as extra.
How you can watch Netherlands v Austria
13:11 , Lawrence Ostlere
The match kicks off at 5pm BST tonight, Tuesday 25 June, on the Olympiastadion in Berlin.
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Netherlands v Austria
12:57 , Lawrence Ostlere
Netherlands have impressed in spells at Euro 2024 however look but to totally hit their stride all through a complete match – which makes the actual fact they’ve already earned 4 factors to seal their development to the final 16 extra spectacular.
Ronald Koeman’s facet haven’t fairly clicked within the remaining third however a goalless draw with France following a late win over Poland places them within the driving seat to high Group D for now.
Austria current formidable opposition although, impressing beneath Ralf Rangnick with good organisation, loads of work price and a aim risk from a number of angles, together with the in-form Christoph Baumgartner.
Victory for Austria will see them via in no less than second place, and even when they lose they could but progress – however they’re sure to undergo with a draw or higher, which is little doubt what Rangnick will likely be instructing them to purpose for.
Netherlands v Austria
12:32 , Lawrence Ostlere
Hey and welcome alongside to The Unbiased’s reside protection as Netherlands tackle Austria in Euro 2024 at present – with high spot in Group D nonetheless on the road.