Euro 2024 Group D reaches its conclusion on Tuesday night, with the Netherlands face a Austria side that has so far been one of the surprise packages of the tournament.
Ralf Rangnick’s Austria lost their group opener to France but they put in a spirited display that impressed many neutral fans, and Poland’s 3-1 dismantling in the next game put them firmly among the underdogs of the competition.
They face a Dutch team who have struggled at times against both Poland and France, although a late Wout Weghorst’s debut goal gave them three pointsand they were unlucky not to get a win against Les Bleus after Xavi Simons’ winner was controversially ruled out.
These results set up a fascinating clash between the two at the end of Group D, with both still in a position to win the group. Follow all the action from Netherlands vs Austria below.
Euro 2024: Netherlands x Austria
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The Netherlands face Austria in the final Group D game, kick-off at 5pm BST
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Either side could still finish top of the group, just like France, who face Poland at the same time.
Netherlands – Austria
Netherlands vs Austria
12:57 , Lawrence Ostlere
Netherlands impressed in spells on Euro 2024 but it appears they have yet to hit their stride throughout the game – which makes it all the more impressive that they have already picked up four points to seal their progression to the round of 16.
Ronald Koeman’s side are yet to do well in the final third, but a goalless draw with France after a late victory over Poland puts them top of Group D for now.
Austria However, they present formidable opposition, impressing under Ralf Rangnick with good organisation, great work rate and a goal threat from a number of angles, including the in-form Christoph Baumgartner.
Austria’s victory will ensure they progress to at least second place, and even if they lose they could still progress – but they will certainly progress with a draw or better, which is no doubt what Rangnick will do. instruct them to aim. .
Netherlands vs Austria
12:32 , Lawrence Ostlere
Hello and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage as the Netherlands take on Austria at Euro 2024 today – with top spot in Group D still at stake.
