Gifted Markson
In a thrilling European Championship showdown, Turkey secured their place in the quarterfinals with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Austria.
The hero of the night was Merih Demiral, who etched his name into the history books with an extraordinary performance.
Demiral opened the scoring with the second-fastest goal in European Championship history, finding the net just 59 seconds into the match. His early strike set the tone for a fiercely contested battle. The Turkish defender wasn’t done yet; he doubled the lead in the 59th minute of the second half, putting Turkey firmly in control.
Austria, however, did not go down without a fight. Michael Gregoritsch managed to pull one back in the 66th minute, giving Austria a glimmer of hope.
Despite their best efforts to equalize, the Austrian side could not break through the resilient Turkish defense.
The match ended 2-1, and Turkey celebrated their advance to the quarterfinals.
Merih Demiral’s historical brace was the defining factor, making him the standout player of the match.
As Turkey moves forward in the competition, fans will be eagerly watching to see what other surprises this tournament has in store.