Poland v Austria LIVE: Result and reaction as Marko Arnautovic scores penalty to seal key victory

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·21 June 2024

Poland v Austria LIVE: Result and reaction as Marko Arnautovic scores penalty to seal key victory

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Austria secured a 3-1 victory over Poland in their Euro 2024 Group D match to renew hopes of a top-two finish and a spot in the knockout stage while leaving their opponents in last place with no points and only a slim chance of advancing.

In a furious start, the Austrians, now on three points from two matches - as many as France and Netherlands who meet later on Friday - applied early pressure and it paid off in the ninth minute with Gernot Trauner’s powerful header at the near post.

Poland, who have now lost both of their matches, levelled through Krzysztof Piatek’s his second attempt in the box after his first effort was blocked on the half-hour mark.

Fit-again Poland striker Robert Lewandowski came on in the 60th minute but it was Austria who scored twice more, first with a flowing move and Christoph Baumgartner finish just inside the box in the 66th and a Marco Arnautovic penalty 12 minutes later.

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This is why Ralf Rangnick turned down Bayern Munich - Austria can cause a real Euro 2024 upset

So this is why Ralf Rangnick rejected Bayern Munich. Euro 2024’s oldest manager could have taken charge of the biggest German club but rejected them to stay with Austria. Instead, he may be coaching for a little longer in his homeland this summer. A stirring victory gave Austria a fighting chance of reaching the last 16.

For Christoph Baumgartner, there was a seismic strike to accompany his statistical marvel. In March he scored what appears the fastest goal in the history of international football. After that six-second effort against Slovakia, a goal in the 66th minute felt slovenly, but it was also well-taken and decisive, putting Austria ahead.

Then came what could prove the final blow for Poland. Penalties had taken them to Euro 2024, with Wojciech Szczesny’s shootout save from Wales’ Dan James deciding their play-off. A penalty gave Austria a cushion. It was conceded by Szczesny, with Marko Arnautovic then beating him from 12 yards.

And so Austria, narrowly defeated by France, with the Netherlands to come, can glimpse the last 16. They got there in Euro 2020, but from a lesser group, playing duller football. This, however, was the Rangnick revolution put into practice, Germany’s original gegenpresser showing what he can do on the international stage.

Chris Wilson21 June 2024 19:20

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FULL-TIME! Poland 1-3 Austria

Here’s that brilliantly worked goal from Christoph Baumgartner for Austria’s second.

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Group D standings

Here’s how Group D looks now, with France playing the Netherlands in around an hour.

1 - France - 3 points, GD + 1 (played one)

2 - Netherlands - 3 points, GD +1 (played one)

3 - Austria - 3 points, GD +1

4 - Poland - 0 points, GD -3

Chris Wilson21 June 2024 19:10

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FULL-TIME! Poland 1-3 Austria

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Chris Wilson21 June 2024 19:00

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Euro 2024: Poland 1-3 Austria

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CLOSE! A great chance out of nowhere for Poland. It’s an inviting cross from the right towards the back post and Grosicki is unmarked, but he can only skew his volley wide.

Chris Wilson21 June 2024 18:55

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