Turkey vs Austria 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats,League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixtures And Everything To Know
Date:
July 2, 2024
First Half:
Turkey started the game with high intensity, pressing Austria in their defensive third. Their midfielders disrupted Austria’s passing lanes and forced turnovers. In the 27th minute, Turkey also broke the deadlock. Hakan Çalhanoğlu delivered a pinpoint cross from the left wing, finding Burak Yılmaz in the box. Yılmaz’s header beat the Austrian goalkeeper, giving Turkey a crucial lead.
Austria gradually settled into the game. David Alaba orchestrated their attacks from midfield, but Turkey’s defense held firm.
Second Half:
The second half saw Austria pushing for an equalizer. In the 58th minute, Marko Arnautović capitalized on a defensive lapse, slotting the ball past Turkey’s keeper to make it 1-1. As the clock ticked down, both teams intensified their efforts. Austria had a chance to take the lead, but Mert Günok, Turkey’s heroic goalkeeper, made a stunning save in injury time. Just when it seemed destined for extra time, Turkey launched a counterattack. In the 89th minute, Yusuf Yazıcı unleashed a powerful shot from outside the box, beating Austria’s keeper and securing a dramatic 2-1 victory for Turkey.
Result:
Turkey emerged victorious, beating Austria with a score of 2-1.
Key Moment:
Goalkeeper Mert Günok made an all-time clutch save to deny Austria, also securing Turkey’s win.
Quarterfinal:
Turkey’s victory sets up a quarterfinal clash against the Netherlands.
This was the 18th meeting between Austria and Turkey, but their first encounter in a major tournament. Austria’s coach, Ralf Rangnick, expressed shock over their exit, ruing missed chances and praising Turkey’s resilience.
Head-to-head record between Austria and Turkey in international football:
- Total Matches Played: These two teams have faced each other 17 times.
- Also Austria Wins: Austria has emerged victorious in 9 of these encounters.
- Turkey Wins: Turkey has secured 7 wins.
- Draws: There has been 1 draw between them.
Interestingly, Turkey has not lost a competitive head-to-head game against Austria since 1998. Their recent clash during Euro 2024 was a thrilling affair, with Turkey winning 2-1 and advancing to the quarter-finals.
