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Austria star Marcel Sabitzer was struck by an item appeared to have been thrown Turkey supporters during their last-16 defeat at Euro 2024.
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.
The midfielder appeared to be struck be an object when he returned to take a subsequent set piece.
Sabitzer briefly fell to the floor and clutched his head, while Turkey players appeared to appeal to their supporters not to thrown objects.
The Austrian star pointed out the object to match officials which was taken away by a member of staff.
Marcel Sabitzer appeared to be struck by an object during Austria's last-16 tie with Turkey
Sabitzer fell to the turf and held his head by the touchline after being struck by the object
The Austrian star was seen pointing out the object to match officials which was taken away
The unidentified object appeared to have been thrown Turkey fans at the Austrian midfielder
Sabitzer was not the only player targeted by objects as he attempted to take set pieces during the match.
Plastic cups were also thrown by Austrian supporters at Turkish star Arda Guler during the second half.
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.
Merih Demiral had powerfully headed in Guler's corner to take a 2-0 lead in the 59th minute.
The defender had given Turkey a first minute lead from another set piece at the Leipzig Arena.
Austria pulled a goal back in the second half through Michael Gregoritsch, after Stefan Posch flicked on Sabitzer's corner.
Plastic beer cups had been thrown at Sabitzer by Turkey fans during the second half
Turkey's Arda Guler had also been targeted by Austrian fans with cups in the second half
Guler turned to the fans after his corner had helped Turkey take a 2-0 lead in the last-16 tie
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