Merih Demiral of Türkiye celebrates scoring the 2-0 lead throughout the UEFA EURO 2024 Round of 16 soccer match between Austria and Türkiye, in Leipzig, Germany, July 02, 2024. (EPA Photo)
The Turkish National Football Team superior to the quarter-finals of EURO 2024 by defeating Austria 2-1. Merih Demiral grew to become the second nationwide footballer to attain 2 targets in a European Championship match. Türkiye’s opponent within the quarter-finals would be the Netherlands.
Our crew, which began the match like a storm, took the lead throughout the first minute. In the 57th second of the match, following a nook kick taken by Arda Güler from the fitting wing, a scramble occurred within the aim space. Merih Demiral, who accomplished the ball after goalkeeper Pentz’s intervention on the aim line, put Türkiye forward 1-0.
Merih’s aim within the 1st minute in opposition to Austria grew to become the earliest aim in our European Championship historical past. The first half ended with our National Team main 1-0.
In the 59th minute, Merih rose nicely to fulfill one other nook kick taken by Arda and scored a header, making it 2-0. With this aim, Merih Demiral grew to become the second nationwide footballer to attain 2 targets in a European Championship match after Nihat Kahveci.
Austria lowered the deficit to 1 with a aim by Michael Gregoritsch within the 66th minute: 1-2. As there have been no extra targets within the the rest of the match, the Turkish National Team received 2-1 and can face the Netherlands within the quarter-finals.
Source: www.anews.com.tr