Euros: Netherlands, Türkiye through
After a slow start to the game, Ronald Koeman's Netherlands sprung to life in the second half, winning 3-0 even if the match wasn't as comfortable as the score may have suggested. Koeman started Memphis Depay, late of Olympique Lyonnais, and Xavi Simons, who has returned to Paris Saint-Germain after a season spent on loan with RB Leipzig. Cody Gakpo struck first for the Dutch in Munich, slotting in a low shot after 20 minutes, thanks to Simons' assist, following a tense period in which both sides had presentable opportunities.
The Netherlands continued to be a threat from set pieces, with Depay's deliveries from corners creating several dangerous chances. At the break, with Donyell Malen on the pitch, the Dutch's play only grew in urgency, and it was the substitute who would seal the result with a brace, striking once seven minutes from time and again in added time, with Simons once more playing provider. The win sees the Dutch secure a place in the quarterfinals, where they'll face Türkiye on Saturday in Berlin.
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Türkiye 2-1 Austria
Racing Club de Lens defender Kevin Danso and former Stade de Reims goalkeeper Patrick Pentz were eager to help Ralf Ragnick and his Austria side build on an impressive run through group play, having topped a pool which also included the Netherlands and France. Their opponents were Türkiye, who had impressed in scoring five goals in Group F, but alo conceded as many, underscoring their potential vulnerability at the back.
Despite the Austrians dominating possession, and having more than three times as many shots as the Turks, they found themselves behind in the first minute of play as Merih Demiral scored following a poorly-cleared corner. Despite the Austrians' domination, Demiral would double the lead on the hour mark, and while substitute Michael Gregoritsch would pull a goal back shortly threafter, despite thei best effort, the Austrians tournament run would come to an end.
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