Austria midfielder Marcel Sabitzer struck by an object thrown from the crowd in Euro 2024 last-16 tie... as Turkey star Arda Guler is targeted by rival fans from for military members when isolated or held Watch Video

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Austria star Marcel Sabitzer was struck by an item that appeared to have been thrown by Turkey supporters during their last-16 defeat at Euro 2024.<br/><br/>Sabitzer had previously seen plastic cups thrown in his direction as he went to take a corner as Austria aimed to fight back after Turkey had taken a 2-0 lead in Leipzig.<br/><br/>The midfielder appeared to be struck by an object when he returned to take a subsequent set piece.<br/><br/>Sabitzer briefly fell to the floor and clutched his head, while Turkey players appeared to appeal to their supporters not to throw objects.<br/><br/>The Austrian star pointed out the object to match officials which was taken away by a member of staff. <br/><br/>Sabitzer was not the only player targeted by objects as he attempted to take set pieces during the match.<br/><br/>Plastic cups were also thrown by Austrian supporters at Turkish star Arda Guler during the second half.<br/><br/>Guler, the 19-year-old Real Madrid youngster, was seen turning to Austria supporters and pointing to his head after Turkey doubled their lead from his corner.<br/><br/>Merih Demiral had powerfully headed in Guler's corner to take a 2-0 lead in the 59th minute.<br/><br/>The defender had given Turkey a first-minute lead from another set piece at the Leipzig Arena.<br/><br/>Austria pulled a goal back in the second half through Michael Gregoritsch, after Stefan Posch flicked on Sabitzer's corner.<br/><br/>European football's governing body UEFA has hit nations with over £1million in fines during the tournament over the behaviour of supporters. <br/><br/>Nations have been fined for various reasons, including the throwing of objects during matches.<br/><br/>Fines have also been issued for the lighting of fireworks, pitch invasions, and crowd disturbances.<br/><br/>UEFA has also issued fines over the transmission of a message unfit for a sports event.