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Austria v Turkey LIVE: Euro 2024 score and goal updates from last-16 tie

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Austria take on Turkey in the round of 16 after topping a ‘group of death’ including France and the Netherlands at Euro 2024.

Ralf Rangnick’s tenure at Manchester United might not have been an overall success, but his Austria side have impressed, including a thrilling 3-2 win over the Dutch. Austria have not won a group since in the major tournaments since the 1978 World Cup, and the unorthodox 4-2-2-2 system has reaped its rewards.

Turkey’s journey to the knockout stages has not been as fluent, but they have been involved in some fiery clashes. Their 2-1 win over the Czech Republic included 18 cards shown in or after the game, a new record for any match at the Euros, while their match with Georgia saw fights in the stands before kick-off.

Follow all the live action from Austria v Turkey in the live blog below:

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Austria 0-1 Turkey

30 mins: There’s a determined look to Turkey to maintain this lead. Off the ball they’re getting plenty of men back to defend but they then also commit players up the pitch when the opportunity comes and don’t want to get penned in.

This will eventually take its toll but then the substitutes will play a big role in the second half. Very good work from Turkey so far.

Mike Jones2 July 2024 20:31

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Austria do well on the left with Marcel Sabitzer whipping a cross in towards Marko Arnautovic. Abdulkerim Bardakci makes the clearance and Turkey sweep up the pitch.

The ball is sent over to Baris Alper Yilmaz who skips away from a tackle, drives into the box then lifts a cross behind his teammate arriving at the back post.

Good chance squandered for Turkey.

Mike Jones2 July 2024 20:28

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24 mins: Arda Guler swings a corner into the near post for Turkey but Philipp Lienhart is on hand to nod the ball back out for a set piece.

This next attempt finds Merih Demiral, the goalscorer, who shoulders an effort wide of the target.

Mike Jones2 July 2024 20:25

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21 mins: Konrad Laimer slips and ends up following through on a heavy tackle with a Turkey defender. It’s a free kick but no further punishment comes his way.

Laimer is one of a few players facing the prospect of missing the quarter-final if he gets a booking here.

Mike Jones2 July 2024 20:24

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18 mins: Austria’s response is to control possession and force Turkey to defend deeper into their own half. They’ve got seven players defending the edge of the penalty area as Austria look for a way through by sending the ball from left to right.

Konrad Laimer looks for Marko Arnautovic in the middle but can’t pick him out.

Mike Jones2 July 2024 20:19

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15 mins: Arda Guler brings the ball into the box from the right and spins off the nearest defender. He pulls it back into the middle but Kevin Danso steps across the goalkeeper and boots the ball clear just to be safe.

Turkey are playing well, Austria need to respond. It’s an interesting contest this one.

Mike Jones2 July 2024 20:15

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12 mins: Baumgartner is still trying to make amends for his earlier mistake. He weaves and dribbles past Orkun Kokcu who takes no chances and brings him down just inside Turkey’s final third.

Marcel Sabitzer is lining up the free kick. It’s about 30-yards out and he drills the effort into the head of defender Abdulkerim Bardakci.

Mike Jones2 July 2024 20:12

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9 mins: Kevin Danso looks to thread a forward pass through to Marko Arnautovic but the forward can’t split off from his marker and the ball rolls through to Turkey’s goalkeeper Mert Gunok.

Mike Jones2 July 2024 20:10

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The next corner brings another great chance for Austria as Philipp Lienhart is allowed to leap clear and nod a free header just over the crossbar.

What a start to this game.

Mike Jones2 July 2024 20:08

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At the other end of the pitch Austria almost get their equaliser. They swing the ball in towards the near post where everyone, including the goalkeeper, miss the ball.

It bounces through toward Baumgartner who sticks out a leg to turn the ball home. Merih Demiral is the covering defender and clips the ball, and the man, as he attempts to clear.

That’s enough to stop Baumgartner’s effort but the ball dribbles out for another corner.

Mike Jones2 July 2024 20:07

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