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Ex-Man United Star Wins MOTM Award After Scoring Crucial Goal to Send Country To The Next Round

opera.com 2024/9/28

Austria secured over the Netherlands with a thrilling 3-2 victory, thanks to Marcel Sabitzer's decisive 80th-minute goal, securing the top spot in Group D.

The scoring began with an own goal by Donyell Malen, giving Austria an early lead.

A change by Dutch coach Ronald Koeman at halftime, moving fullback Lutsharel Geertruida into midfield changed the game in a positive way.

Cody Gakpo's goal then brought the game to a tie, and the Dutch seemed poised to take control.

However, Austria's resilience shone through as they regained the lead on the hour mark with a goal from Romano Schmid.

Despite a disallowed equaliser from Memphis Depay, the Dutch side managed to get back on level terms

However, Sabitzer's late strike sealed the victory for Austria.

With this win, Austria tops Group D with six points, followed by France with five, and the Netherlands, assured of third place, with four points.

After the completion of the match, The Former Manchester United star, Marcel Sabitzer was named the man of the match after his outstanding performance against Netherlands.

He featured for full 90 minutes, created two chances, had three shots at goal and netted the winner.

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