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Demiral double sends Turkey into Euro 2024 quarters at Austria's expense

Merih Demiral was Turkey's unlikely hero with both goals in a 2-1 win over Austria on Tuesday that booked their place in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.

The Al-Ahli centre-back smashed home after just 58 seconds and produced a towering header on the hour mark to double Turkey's lead.

Michael Gregoritsch quickly pulled a goal back for Austria and only a stunning save from Mert Gunok denied Christoph Baumgartner a dramatic equaliser deep into stoppage-time.

Turkey advance to face the Netherlands in the last eight in Berlin on Saturday.

"I'm happy for him, for the team, for the country and I'm happy for the group we have created here," said Turkey boss Vincenzo Montella of Gunok's stunning stop.