In an exhilarating clash between Turkey and Austria at the Euro 2024 tournament, Turkey emerged victorious with a 2-0 win. However, the match was marred by crowd disturbances as plastic cups and even a coin were thrown onto the pitch by unruly supporters.

The second half of the game saw a continuation of a recurring issue in the tournament, with plastic cups being launched onto the pitch. Just before taking a corner that led to Turkey's second goal, Turkey's Arda Guler had cups thrown at him by Austrian supporters. Guler responded by cupping his ear towards the crowd. The chaos escalated when Austria's Marcel Sabitzer was struck on the side of the head by a coin thrown from the stands, prompting Turkey's Salih Ozcan to plead with his own team's fans to calm down.

The pace of the game was relentless from the start, with Austria's clash against Turkey proving to be one of the most frenetic matches of the tournament so far. Early on, Turkey matched Austria's high-energy and high-pressing style, resulting in a flurry of early challenges and mistakes by both teams. The match held a basketball-like intensity, with action in both boxes surpassing that of previous games.

Key to Turkey's success were the supreme set-piece deliveries from Arda Guler, often hailed as the 'Turkish Messi.' Guler's pinpoint accuracy from corners troubled the Austrian defense throughout the match. Within the first minute, Guler's corner was bundled home by Merih Demiral, who continued his impressive performance by scoring a second goal later on.

Turkey displayed tactical versatility by bypassing Austria's high-pressing style through longer balls in the build-up, effectively avoiding falling into Ralf Rangnick's trap. Additionally, Turkey showcased adaptability in their passing approach, transitioning from direct, long balls to intricate passing when Austria's defense sat off. The Turkish team's ability to thwart Austria's intended style of play further highlighted their tactical acumen.

With this victory, Turkey advances to the quarter-finals of the European Championship for the third time in their history. Their journey has showcased not only their passion and high-octane style of play but also their tactical flexibility. As they move forward, Turkey aims to maintain their morale and confidence for future matches, including the Nations League in the autumn and World Cup qualifying in March.

Austria manager Ralf Rangnick expressed disappointment at the team's elimination but emphasized the entertainment value of the tournament. Meanwhile, Turkey goalkeeper Mert Gunok emphasized their team's belief in going all the way and the boost in morale and confidence following their win.

Despite the disturbances caused by a portion of the crowd, the thrilling match between Turkey and Austria showcased the excitement and intensity that football fans eagerly anticipate at such prestigious tournaments.