Romania vs. Netherlands (Tuesday, 5.00pm)
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Euro 2024 surprise package Romania seek to pull off another surprise German scalp in Munich on Tuesday night, when they pit their wits against the Netherlands in the last 16.
Edward Iordanescu's men topped an extremely tight Group E to earn a date with the Dutch, who were condemned to an unexpected third-placed finish in Group D.
We say: Romania 0-2 Netherlands
With all due respect to Romania, their dampening loss to an otherwise disappointing Belgium side showed that the big boys can still expose their frailties, and they had two goalkeeping errors to thank for their opening success over Ukraine.
While the Netherlands have not shown what they are truly capable of so far, Koeman's effervescent attackers should come up trumps to set up a quarter-final showdown with either Turkey or group-stage foes Austria.
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Austria vs. Turkey (Tuesday, 8.00pm)
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Both into the last 16 following an eventful climax to their group-stage campaign, Euro 2024 dark horses Austria and Turkey convene in Leipzig on Tuesday evening.
The nations' first major-tournament meeting features a substantial prize: the winner will qualify for a quarter-final against either Netherlands or Romania.
We say: Austria 2-1 Turkey
A talented Turkish squad possess the tools to unlock almost any opponent, but they remain defensively vulnerable and will sorely miss their skipper in Leipzig.
Austria are no longer under the radar, but providing they can overcome heightened expectations, one of the best-organised teams in the tournament should make it through to the last eight.
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Oliver Thomas
