Turkish supporters celebrate after a round of sixteen match against Austria at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament being played in Leipzig, Germany in the Beyoglu district in Istanbul. Turkey won 2-1.
AUT 1-2 TUR, Euro 2024: Turkiye Ride On Merih Demiral's Heroics To Storm Into Quarterfinals - In Pics
Merih Demiral opened Turkiye's account in just 57 seconds of the opening whistle, scoring the fastest ever goal in Euros knockouts and the second-fastest in tournament history to take his team into the quarterfiinals with a win over Austria. After the record opening goal, Demiral struck again in 59th minute to double Turkiye's lead. A 66th minute strike from Michael Grigoritsch could only narrow down the margin of loss for Austria. Turkey will now meet Netherlands in the quarterfinals.
Michael Gregoritsch comforts Alexander Prass
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Austria's Michael Gregoritsch comforts Austria's Alexander Prass after a round of sixteen match between Austria and Turkey at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany.
Austria's head coach Ralf Rangnick
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Austria's head coach Ralf Rangnick walks on the sideline during a round of sixteen match between Austria and Turkey at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany.
Salih Ozcan and Marko Arnautovic head the ball
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Turkey's Salih Ozcan, left, and Austria's Marko Arnautovic head the ball during a round of sixteen match between Austria and Turkey at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany.
Michael Gregoritsch celebrates scoring Austria's first goal
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Austria's Michael Gregoritsch, right, celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Turkey during a round of sixteen match at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany.
Michael Gregoritsch scores a against Turkey
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Austria's Michael Gregoritsch, left, scores his side's first goal against Turkey during a round of sixteen match at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany.
Merih Demiral celebrates after scoring Turkey's second goal
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Turkey's Merih Demiral, right, celebrates with Salih Ozcan after scoring his side's second goal during a round of sixteen match between Austria and Turkey at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany.
Turkey's head coach Vincenzo Montella
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Turkey's head coach Vincenzo Montella, center, gestures during a round of sixteen match against Austria at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany.
Merih Demiral celebrates scoring a goal against Austria
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Turkey's Merih Demiral celebrates scoring his side's opening goal against Austria during a round of sixteen match at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany.
Turkey's Merih Demiral scores the opening goal
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Turkey's Merih Demiral, left, scores the opening goal during a round of sixteen match between Austria and Turkey at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany.
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