For Christoph Baumgartner, there was a seismic strike to accompany his statistical marvel. In March he scored what seems 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.

Then got here what may show the ultimate blow for Poland. Penalties had taken them to Euro 2024, with Wojciech Szczesny’s shootout save from Wales’ Dan James deciding their play-off. A penalty gave Austria a cushion. It was conceded by Szczesny, with Marko Arnautovic then beating him from 12 yards.

And so Austria, narrowly defeated by France, with the Netherlands to come back, can glimpse the final 16. They received there in Euro 2020, however from a lesser group, enjoying duller soccer. This, nevertheless, was the Rangnick revolution put into observe, Germany’s unique gegenpresser displaying what he can do on the worldwide stage.

Consideration now turns to tonight’s sport, and what a sport it could possibly be.

The Netherlands face France within the different match in Group D, with each trying to seize one other three factors to seal a spot within the final 16.

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Right here’s that brilliantly labored aim from Christoph Baumgartner for Austria’s second.

So Austria will face the Netherlands in a doubtlessly enormous sport on Tuesday, 25 June at 8pm BST. They may meet in Berlin, with each doubtlessly being on three factors (if the Netherlands lose tonight), so they could primarily be battling it out for second place within the group.

Poland will face France on the identical night on the identical time, with that match going down in Dortmund. Poland are all however out of rivalry for the final 16 now.

Right here’s how Group D seems to be now, with France enjoying the Netherlands in round an hour.

1 – France – 3 factors, GD + 1 (performed one)

2 – Netherlands – 3 factors, GD +1 (performed one)

3 – Austria – 3 factors, GD +1

4 – Poland – 0 factors, GD -3

It’s a procession within the last couple of minutes as each groups look forward to it to finish.

The ultimate whistle goes and Austria have a superb win and a significant three factors! Their match in opposition to the Netherlands ought to be very fascinating now, they usually’ve accomplished their ‘darkish horses’ tag no hurt in Berlin.

CLOSE! An important likelihood out of nowhere for Poland. It’s an inviting cross from the best in the direction of the again put up and Grosicki is unmarked, however he can solely skew his volley huge.

Austria are nonetheless driving ahead, led by Laimer once more this time, however his tried go to Gregoritsch is overhit.

There’ll be 4 minutes of added time in Berlin.

It begins with an Austria free-kick, however they choose to go backwards and preserve possession.