Austria Shock Netherlands: The Euro 2024 group stages have seen some surprising turns of events. Austria pulled off a significant upset by defeating the Netherlands 3-2, securing the top spot in Group D. Â France was drawn from their match by 1-1 to Poland, resulting in a second-place finish in the group.
Austria vs. Netherlands: A Thrilling Encounter
Austria stunned the Netherlands with a 3-2 victory, securing their place at the top of Group D.

Match Highlights: Austria Shock Netherlands
- First Half:
- Donyell Malen Own Goal: Austria took the lead in the first half thanks to an own goal by Donyell Malen.
- Second Half:
- Cody Gakpo Equalizes: The Netherlands equalized early in the second half through a goal by Cody Gakpo in the 47th minute.
- Romano Schmid Scores: Austria regained the lead with a goal by Romano Schmid in the 59th minute.
- Memphis Depay Draws Level: The Netherlands fought back with Memphis Depay equalizing in the 75th minute.
- Marcel Sabitzer’s Winning Goal: Austria clinched the victory with Marcel Sabitzer scoring the decisive goal, making it 3-2.
Read also: Netherlands Vs Austria, UEFA Euro 2024 Preview: Match Facts, Stats

Group D Standings
Team | Matches Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Points |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Austria | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
France | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
Netherlands | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Poland | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |

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