Netherlands v Austria LIVE: Result and analysis as Dutch finish third and could face England after defeat

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 internet, 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 achieve 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 go to Sabitzer, who broke by way of and rifled an effort into the roof of the Dutch internet.

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.

Comply with all of the response from Netherlands v Austria beneath.

Euro 2024: Netherlands v Austria

• Netherlands face Austria in ultimate sport of Group D | 5pm BST on BBC Two

• 6’ GOAL – Donyell Malen turns Prass’ cross into his personal internet (NED 0-1 AUT)

• 47 ‘ GOAL – Gakpo ranges with a intelligent end after chopping inside (NED 1-1 AUT)

• 59’ GOAL – Austria regain the lead as Romano Scmid heads them in entrance (NED 1-2 AUT)

• 75’ GOAL – Depay finds an equaliser with a looping effort previous Verbruggen (NED 2-2 AUT)

• 80’ GOAL – Austria take the lead once more as Sabitzer fires previous Pentz when clear by way of (NED 2-3 AUT)

• 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.

• 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 loss of life – they’ve reshaped the map of Euro 2024

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If this was presupposed to be the group of loss of life, 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 targets ensured they completed above Brazil, have Austria gained a gaggle in event soccer.

Now gamers such because the excellent Sabitzer and the unheralded Romano Schmid have an analogous feat to their title. Rangnick has one other triumph for his blueprint: all-action soccer has been allied with the flexibility to reply to setbacks.

Group D standings

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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

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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 by way of in third after three of their very own unconvincing performances, and so they may very well be going through England within the subsequent spherical…

FULL-TIME! Netherlands 2-3 Austria

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FULL-TIME! Netherlands 2-3 Austria

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The referee brings an enthralling encounter to an finish, and Austria have taken first place in Group D!

A pulsating sport ends 3-2 to Austria, with some sensible play from Ralf Rangnick’s facet.

France undergo in second, and the Netherlands will doubtless be by way of in third.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-3 Austria

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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

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95 minutes

We’re virtually previous the allotted quantity of added time, although there’ll be some additional 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

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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

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90 minutes

One other Depay cross leads to Pentz’s arms. Austria counter however they’re reluctant to throw too many males forwards, earlier than they by chance clip it out of play.

There’ll be six minutes of added time as Austria carry on Weimann rather than Schmid. Arnautovic was changed by Gregoritsch earlier, too.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-3 Austria

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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

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85 minutes

So as soon as once more, because it stands, Austria are heading by way of high of Group D, with France in second and the Netherlands in third.

If England had been to win Group C, they’d doubtless 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

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83 minutes

DISALLOWED GOAL!

Baumgartner hads the ball within the internet once more after taking a go within the field, however he’d strayed offside.

GOAL! Netherlands 2-3 Austria

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81 minutes

GOAL! Unimaginable! 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 house and he threads a easy go by way of 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

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79 minutes

Nice work from Weghorst there and an important end from Depay. It’s changed into an important sport, this.

The Netherlands win a nook and the goalscorer swings it in, nevertheless it’s straight into the arms of Pentz.

GOAL! Netherlands 2-2 Austria

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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 test for handball, and VAR is taking its time…

However the aim is given!

Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-2 Austria

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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 grow to be extra scrappy in midfield over the previous couple of minutes, with each side discovering it troublesome to string significant passes collectively.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-2 Austria

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71 minutes

The Netherlands win a free-kick as Depay is dragged again.

The Netherlands carry on Wout Weghorst for Donyell Malen. An evening to overlook for the Dortmund man, in fact.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-2 Austria

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68 minutes

Ronald Koeman seems unusually relaxed as he sits on the bench. The Dutch are nonetheless probing however they’re but to create an enormous likelihood since going behind.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-2 Austria

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64 minutes

Adjustments 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

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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 by way of ball earlier than chopping it again from the touchline. His go is straight to Romano Schmid and he heads it on track, with a deflection taking it previous Verbruggen.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-1 Austria

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59 minutes

Kylian Mbappe has scored a penalty within the different sport, in order it stands Austria are at present in third.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-1 Austria

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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 appropriate, and it’ll be Depay to ship another.

This one’s a extra inviting supply, however de Vrij glances a header extensive.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-1 Austria

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54 minutes

Depay swings in a harmful nook and van Dijk will get a head to it, nevertheless it’s deflected behind. On the subsequent nook, van Dijk fouls Pentz.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-1 Austria

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52 minutes

All Netherlands within the second half to date, 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

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49 minutes

Nice work from Malen on the appropriate ends with Depay taking a poor contact and losing the chance.

GOAL! Netherlands 1-1 Austria

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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, ultimately 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

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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

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An intriguing first 45 in Berlin. The sport was performed at fairly a pedestrian tempo at occasions, with each side lacking massive possibilities and offering a flurry of high quality in moments.

As ti stands, Austria are heading by way of on the high of Group D! France can be second and the Netherlands in third, which means that England may nicely face the Dutch in the event that they had been to win Group C tonight.

HALF-TIME: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

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Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

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HALF-TIME!

Ake concedes a nook after doing nicely to get a foot to the tried by way of ball.

Sabitzer delivers and Grillitsch heads over, and shortly after the referee blows the whistle for half-time!

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

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44 minutes

Austria are pleased 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

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42 minutes

Good work from Malen down the appropriate as he holds the ball up earlier than skipping previous the problem and chopping it again. The preliminary shot is blocked and the assault ends moments later as Depay was offside as he tried to run by way of on aim.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

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40 minutes

Wimmer carries in the direction of aim and house opens up in entrance of him, however his shot is definitely 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

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37 minutes

It seems like Ronald Koeman has simply had sufficient of the Netherlands efficiency thus far. 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 ultimately palming the ball away!

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

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34 minutes

Now Patrick Wimmer goes into the ebook as he catches Geertruida late. Veerman swings it in and it bounces out to Reijnders, who fires a shot nicely extensive.

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

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32 minutes

There’s a quick trade of phrases between van Dijk and the referee, earlier than Posch is booked for following by way of on Depay with a late problem.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

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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

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26 minutes

Higher from Malen as he skips previous Prass earlier than profitable a nook. Veerman delivers, nevertheless it’s headed clear by Posch.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

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24 minutes

CLOSE! Malen virtually makes amends.

Depay lays off the excessive ball to Reijnders, who threads an ideal by way of ball into Malen. He’s one-v-one with Pentz, however he scuff his shot and drags it extensive of the far submit! He actually ought to’ve scored there.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

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22 minutes

One other Austria assault breaks down on the final because the by way of 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 sport to date, however hardly an action-packed one.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

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19 minutes

The ball is cleared to Arnautovic in the midst of the park and he does nicely to flick it to a supporting midfielder. Austria recycle possession and so they get by way of the Netherlands’ press simply, with Arnautovic then sweeping it extensive to Posch, however Austria resolve to go backwards as soon as extra. Virtually 60 per cent possession for Rangnick’s facet to date.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

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16 minutes

The sport has turned a bit scrappy because the aim, with various useless fouls in midfield. Geertruida is the newest wrongdoer.

Austria go lengthy with the diagonal to Prass, however he can’t maintain it underneath management. He’s getting loads of motion down that left facet.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

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14 minutes

The Netherlands have likelihood as Gakpo collects on the wing earlier than squaring a go to Reijnders within the field. He tries to side-foot it first time, however he scuffs it and it bobbles harmlessly extensive.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

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12 minutes

Each side are exchanging possession because the aim, with a few stray passes from every. Schoeten seems visibly pissed off 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

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9 minutes

The Netherlands have settled a bit since conceding, however they nonetheless can’t create something of notice because the cross is straight to an Austria shirt.

With France at present drawing to Poland, Austria can be by way of in first place because it stands. There’s a protracted technique to go but although.

GOAL! Netherlands 0-1 Austria

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7 minutes

GOAL! Austria’s early strain pays off!

They work the ball extensive to Prass, who’s in acres of house within the field. He goals a cross in the direction of Arnautovic within the center, however Donyell Malen slides in on the close to submit and turns it into his personal internet!

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-0 Austria

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6 minutes

Wimmer’s cross is caught by Verbruggen and the Netherlands lastly have the ball, however they offer it away virtually instantly.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-0 Austria

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5 minutes

The Netherlands are struggling to maintain possession within the opening phases. It’s been all Austria to date, and so they’re retaining possession exceptionally nicely.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-0 Austria

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2 minutes

Austria have began on the entrance foot, although neither facet has been in a position to trend an opportunity but. Loads of passing across the again from Ralf Rngnick’s facet ends with them working it extensive 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

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KICK-OFF! We’re underway within the capital, with Austria getting us began.

Euro 2024: Netherlands v Austria

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We’re moments from kick-off in Berlin, with each side having come out of the tunnel. The nationwide anthems are virtually underway.

Euro 2024: Netherlands v Austria

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Type information

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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 slightly 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 event favourites – they misplaced that sport 2-1 in Frankfurt.

Austria: W-L-D-W-W

Austria’s current performances underneath 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 rivals with a 6-1 demolition of Turkey in Vienna.

Although they misplaced 1-0 to France of their Euro 2024 opener, the way of the defeat may have given Rangnick loads of encouragement. A 3-1 dismantling of Poland within the subsequent sport then furthered Austria’s credentials.

Group D permutations

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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 can 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 outcome in opposition to Poland. They can not end any decrease than third, with Poland already knocked out and confirmed as fourth earlier than the ultimate spherical of fixtures.

France: Can affirm their place within the high two in the event that they keep away from defeat to Poland, however Les Bleus can 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 should go all the way down to aim distinction after which targets 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, except they lose by 4 targets 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 are going to end fourth, no matter their outcome in opposition to France on the ultimate day.

Euro 2024 group permutations and third-place standings defined

Head-to-head

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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 sport between the 2 at a significant event coming within the 1978 World Cup. The Netherlands gained that group stage sport 5-1.

The newest 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 gained the previous seven conferences, with the final Austria win coming in a pleasant in 1990.

General, the Netherlands have gained 9 matches between the 2, with Austria profitable 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

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With simply half an hour left till kick-off, right here’s a reminder of how one can watch tonight’s match.

It would kick-off at 5pm BST on the Olympiastadion in Berlin, and it’ll be proven reside on BBC Two. It may be streamed by way of the iPlayer or the BBC Sport web site too. Yow will discover a full record 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 may England play subsequent and when? Euro 2024 draw and last-16 schedule

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A ‘small’ apart for the video games in Group D is that they are going to have some bearing on who England ultimately face within the final 16 if the Three Lions high their group.

If England win Group C, they are going to play one of many 4 greatest third-placed groups within the last-16. The formulation to resolve who will get who may be very sophisticated, and is dependent upon the mix of third-placed groups to undergo. The present standings for the best-placed third groups are beneath.

Who may England play subsequent and when? Euro 2024 draw and last-16 schedule

That is why Ralf Rangnick turned down Bayern Munich – Austria may cause an actual Euro 2024 upset

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And right here’s the report from Austria’s final match…

So for this reason Ralf Rangnick rejected Bayern Munich. Euro 2024’s oldest supervisor may have taken cost of the most important German membership however rejected them to stick with Austria. As an alternative, he could also be teaching for a bit longer in his homeland this summer season. A stirring victory gave Austria a preventing likelihood of reaching the final 16.

Poland, in the meantime, look virtually sure to be the casualties of the group of loss of life, with no level, with solely a gathering with France to come back. For Robert Lewandowski, his entrance to the event delayed by harm, his exit may 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.

That is why Rangnick turned down Bayern – Austria may cause actual Euros upset

Netherlands vs France participant scores as stars underwhelm and Xavi Simons strike is controversially disallowed

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Listed here are the participant scores 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 searching for the three factors that might 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 most effective likelihood of the primary 45 after selecting to go to Antoine Griezmann when the shot was a neater possibility.

Netherlands vs France participant scores as Euro 2024 stars underwhelm

There’s no masking the reality: Euro 2024’s first goalless draw sums up France’s greatest drawback

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Right here’s the report from the Netherlands’ final sport, 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, at present lack finish product. It does increase doubt over whether or not they can finish this event as European champions, though it solely provides narrative weight to Kylian Mbappe’s eventual return from his damaged nostril. He compelled France’s solely aim of Euro 2024 to date, and that was from an Austria defender. A promising Netherlands group did have the ball at the back of the web, though that was dominated out within the sport’s most debated second.

That wasn’t to say this was a nasty match. It was typically enthralling, though lacked greater than the end and the event’s excellent participant. That actual impetus wasn’t there. A few of which will have been circumstantial.

Pretty much as good as the sport was, and as sensational because the event has been as an entire, that is perhaps 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 internet with 4 third-placed sides going by way of. That wouldn’t fairly be the case if it was solely two going by way of. There’d have been a better pressure, and perhaps extra output.

Euro 2024’s first goalless draw sums up France’s greatest drawback

Euro 2024: Netherlands v Austria

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Crew information

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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 rather than Gernot Trauner.

The opposite two modifications are available in assault, with Konrad Laimer and Christoph Baumgartner popping out for Romano Schmid and Patrick Wimmer.

Crew information

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Each side have made a number of modifications, with some extra fascinating 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 rather than Xavi Simons, with Tijjani Reijnders shifting right into a extra attacking position.

Jeremie Frimpong is changed by Donyell Malen on the appropriate of assault.

Line-ups

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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

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The announcement of the beginning elevens are imminent. Will we see any main modifications from both facet?

Group D standings

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That is how Group D seems heading into the ultimate sport.

1 – Netherlands – 4 factors, GD +1

2 – France – 4 factors, GD +1

3 – Austria – 3 factors, +1

4 – Poland – 0 factors, GD -3

Crew information

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Gernot Trauner is the one doubt for both facet, with the Austrian defender going off injured in his group’s final match after having scored. If he misses out, Kevin Danso will doubtless come again in.

In any other case, Austria ought to line up largely the identical with Marko Arnautovic main the assault. Netherlands have decisions to make in midfield – the place Koeman shuffled his pack final time – and maybe up entrance, with Memphis Depay not trying sharp or absolutely match within the event but.

Memphis ‘satisfied’ he can ship for Dutch, says Koeman

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Koeman added that Memphis was additionally not happy along with his personal efficiency and that the participant believes issues can and must 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 event. However it’s clear that issues have to enhance.

”I feel that as a coach you all the time attempt to assist gamers to enhance, to place them in conditions the place they develop and acquire confidence.”

However Koeman stated he didn’t assume Memphis was scuffling with 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 group wants him.”

Memphis Depay set to proceed regardless of poor type

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Netherlands’ high scorer Memphis Depay will doubtless play in opposition to Austria tonight after a vote of confidence from coach Ronald Koeman, regardless of his poor type on the event 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 doable six factors and all however assured themselves of a berth within the final 16.

However the 30-year-old, with 45 targets in 94 appearances for his nation, will lead the assault as Koeman stated he was searching for to beat Austria in Berlin and end high of the desk.

”For me it’s not up for dialogue, he’ll play. It isn’t with out cause that he’s the highest scorer for the Netherlands,” Koeman stated on Monday.

Group D outcomes to date

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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 can 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 outcome in opposition to Poland. They can not end any decrease than third, with Poland already knocked out and confirmed as fourth earlier than the ultimate spherical of fixtures.

France: Can affirm their place within the high two in the event that they keep away from defeat to Poland, however Les Bleus can 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 should go all the way down to aim distinction after which targets 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, except they lose by 4 targets 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 are going to end fourth, no matter their outcome 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 group information

13:46 , Lawrence Ostlere

Gernot Trauner is the one doubt for both facet, with the Austrian defender going off injured in his group’s final match after having scored. If he misses out, Kevin Danso will doubtless come again in. In any other case, Austria ought to line up largely the identical with Marko Arnautovic main the assault.

Netherlands group information

13:30 , Lawrence Ostlere

Netherlands have decisions to make in midfield – the place Ronald Koeman shuffled his pack final time – and maybe up entrance, with Memphis Depay not trying sharp or absolutely match within the event but. However the supervisor has given his striker a vote of confidence and Memphis is anticipated to begin as soon as extra.

The right way to watch Netherlands v Austria

13:11 , Lawrence Ostlere

The match kicks off at 5pm BST tonight, Tuesday 25 June, on the Olympiastadion in Berlin.

This sport can be proven reside on BBC Two and might be streamed by way of the iPlayer or the BBC Sport web site. Yow will discover a full record of which channel is displaying every match right here.

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Netherlands v Austria

12:57 , Lawrence Ostlere

Netherlands have impressed in spells at Euro 2024 however look but to completely hit their stride all through a whole match – which makes the very 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 ultimate 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 underneath Ralf Rangnick with good organisation, loads of work charge and a aim risk from a number of angles, together with the in-form Christoph Baumgartner.

Victory for Austria will see them by way of in a minimum of 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 can be instructing them to goal for.

Netherlands v Austria

12:32 , Lawrence Ostlere

Whats up 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.