Demiral Stuns Austria with Record-Breaking Goal
European Championship Knockout Stage History
Merih Demiral's Quickfire Brace Sets Up Turkey Quarterfinal Clash
In a thrilling knockout-stage encounter, Turkey upset Austria 2-1 at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig. Merih Demiral emerged as the hero for Turkey, scoring twice, including the quickest knockout-stage goal in European Championship history.
Demiral's first strike came just 53 seconds into the match, shattering the previous record held by Sergei Rebrov in Euro 2000. His second goal, a powerful header in the 42nd minute, sealed the victory for Turkey.
Austria had briefly equalized through Saša Kalajdžić in the 11th minute, but Demiral's brace ultimately proved decisive. The result sees Turkey advance to the quarterfinals, where they will face the Netherlands.
Demiral's performance was lauded by experts and fans alike. His quickfire opening goal set the tone for the match and his overall contribution was immense. Turkey's victory marks a significant upset in the tournament and will give them confidence going into the next round.
For Austria, the defeat will be a bitter pill to swallow. They had a strong start to the match and looked capable of causing Turkey problems. However, Demiral's goals proved to be insurmountable and they were ultimately unable to find a way back into the game.
The knockout stages of Euro 2024 continue to deliver gripping and exciting matches. With Turkey's victory over Austria, the tournament remains wide open for any of the remaining teams.
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