Marko Arnautovic adds gloss to scoreline as Austria see off World Cup debutants Jordan

Austria marked their return ⁠to the World Cup after a 28-year absence with a ⁠tense 3-1 win ⁠over ​debutants Jordan in their Group J opener, relying ⁠on a second-half own goal and a last-gasp penalty to claim ⁠the three points. Austria took the lead ​on 20 minutes ‌through a ‌Romano Schmid thunderbolt, but were pegged back ‌five minutes after the break when striker Ali Olwan found space in the area and fired a sizzling shot inside the far post. Continue reading...

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Arnautovic scores penalty as Austria beat World Cup debutants Jordan 3-1

Austria were given a scare by debutants Jordan before securing a win, rounded off by a penalty in stoppage time.

Austria secure tense World Cup return victory against Jordan with late penalty and own goal

Veteran Marko Arnautovic was on the scoresheet as Austria won their first World Cup match in 28 years over debutants Jordan

By Ian Ransom

Austria make World Cup return with win over debutants Jordan

Veteran Marko Arnautović scored on his World Cup debut as Austria made their return to the big stage with a 3-1 victory over Jordan in their tournament opener on Tuesday. The Austrians are making their first men's World Cup appearance since 1998, while Jordan have qualified for the competition for the first time in their history.

Group J: Austria return from long World Cup absence with nervy 3-1 win over Jordan 

Austria marked their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence with a tense 3-1 win over debutants Jordan in their Group J opener on Tuesday, relying on a second-half own goal and a last-gasp penalty to claim the three points. Austria took the lead on 20 minutes through a Romano Schmid thunderbolt, but […]

Jordan score first-ever World Cup goal but Austria cruise to 3-1 win

Austria recorded a 3-1 win against World Cup first-timers Jordan on Tuesday, rounding off their opening match of the tournament with a penalty from veteran forward Marko Arnautovic. The post Jordan score first-ever World Cup goal but Austria cruise to 3-1 win appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Austria beat Jordan 3-1 for their first World Cup win in 36 years - Ahram Online

Austria beat Jordan 3-1 for their first World Cup win in 36 years  Ahram Online

Austria beat Jordan 3-1 for their first World Cup win in 36 years - Ahram Online

Austria beat Jordan 3-1 for their first World Cup win in 36 years  Ahram Online