Austria takes early lead against the Netherlands with an own goal

Austria secures a spot in the knockout stage with a win

Austria and the Netherlands face off for a place in the knockout stage of Euro 2024

In a thrilling match, Austria took an early lead against the Netherlands in the UEFA Euro 2024 group stage. An own goal by Dutch defender Nathan Aké gave Austria the advantage just minutes into the game.

The victory puts Austria in a strong position to qualify for the knockout stage. A win would guarantee their place in the next round, while a draw could be enough depending on the results of other matches in the group.

Both teams have plenty of quality and experience, so the match is expected to be closely contested. Austria will be looking to build on their positive start and secure a place in the knockout stage, while the Netherlands will be determined to bounce back from their early setback.

Stay tuned for all the latest updates from the match as it unfolds.