The Euro 2024 tournament reaches a critical juncture on July 2nd with two highly anticipated quarterfinal matches. At 18:00 local time, Romania will face the Netherlands at the Allianz Arena in Munich, followed by Austria versus Turkey at 21:00 at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig.The Romania-Netherlands match promises to be intriguing, with Romania surprising many by topping their group with 4 points. The Netherlands, despite finishing third in their group, are favored due to their historical dominance over Romania, leading 10-3-1 in their previous encounters. German referee Felix Zwayer will officiate this match.In Leipzig, Austria and Turkey will face off in what could be the more closely contested match of the day. Austria, led by coach Ralf Rangnick, has emerged as a dark horse in the tournament after topping their group ahead of France and the Netherlands. Their impressive run includes a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Netherlands in the group stage.Turkey, under the guidance of Vincenzo Montella, will be looking to avenge a 6-1 defeat to Austria in a friendly match earlier this year. However, they face significant challenges with the absence of key players Hakan Calhanoglu and Samet Akaydın due to suspension. Despite these setbacks, Turkey will likely have strong support from their fans in the stadium.Both matches carry high stakes, with the winners advancing to the semifinals. The victor of the Austria-Turkey match will face the winner of the Romania-Netherlands game on July 6th in Berlin.Betting odds slightly favor Austria in their match against Turkey, with a 44.7% chance of winning compared to Turkey’s 29.8%. However, given the unpredictable nature of knockout football and Turkey’s determination to prove themselves, the match remains wide open.Fans can catch both matches on various platforms, with the Austria-Turkey game being broadcast on Rai 1 and Sky Sport Uno, among others.
Key points
- Two Euro 2024 quarterfinal matches are scheduled for July 2nd: Romania vs.
- Austria has emerged as a dark horse in the tournament, while Turkey seeks to overcome key player suspensions.
- The winners of these matches will face each other in the semifinals on July 6th in Berlin.
Netherlands and Austria vs.
Turkey.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the reported kickoff times across sources, with some stating 18:00 and 21:00, while others mention 22:00 Turkish time.
This may be due to time zone differences.
