June 26th 2024.
The Group D match between Austria and the Netherlands was full of surprises and twists until the very end. Austria managed to secure the top spot in the group with a stunning 3-2 victory over the Netherlands, while Poland held France to a 1-1 draw.
The game kicked off at Berlin Olympia stadium with a shocking own goal from Netherlands' Donyell Malen in the sixth minute, giving Austria an early lead. The Dutch team tried to bounce back, but Tijjani Reijnders missed a couple of promising chances.
Austria, on the other hand, continued to pose a threat with Marcel Sabitzer's low shot that was saved by Netherlands' goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen. But just two minutes into the second half, the Netherlands equalized with a brilliant goal from Cody Gakpo, assisted by Xavi Simons.
However, the joy was short-lived as Austria quickly regained the lead through Romano Schmid's header from Florian Grillitsch's cross. The Netherlands refused to back down and managed to level the score once again with a goal from Memphis Depay, assisted by Wout Weghorst.
But in the end, it was Austria who had the last laugh with Sabitzer's late winner, thanks to Christoph Baumgartner's build-up play. The victory was well-deserved for Austria, who showed great determination and resilience throughout the game.
Austria's head coach Ralf Rangnick praised his team's performance, saying, "The team showed great determination today. They never gave up, even against a strong opponent. It's remarkable that we managed to win this group, especially after starting with a defeat."
In the other Group D match, France failed to secure the top spot as Poland's veteran striker Robert Lewandowski cancelled out Kylian Mbappe's opener, resulting in a 1-1 draw. With this result, Austria finished at the top of the group with six points, followed by France, the Netherlands, and Poland.
Despite being eliminated, Poland's coach Michal Probierz thanked the fans for their support and praised his team for their fighting spirit. "We fought until the end and had some really good moments in the game," he said.
Overall, it was an intense and exciting final round of group play in Group D, with Austria emerging as the unexpected group winners. Fans can now look forward to the knockout stages, where these teams will continue to battle for the coveted European Championship title.
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