Christoph Baumgartner and Marko Arnautovic scored second-half goals as Austria boosted their hopes of reaching the knockout stages of Euro 2024 with a 3-1 win over Poland in Berlin.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH – CHRISTOF BUMGARTNER (AUSTRIA)
The 24-year-old RB Leipzig midfielder epitomizes the style and tactical approach that Rangnick has instilled and capped off another classy yet energetic performance with a crucial second goal for his country.
PLAYER RATINGS
POLAND: Szczesni 7, Bednarek 6, Davidović 6, Kivior 6, Frankovski 6, Piotrovski 5, Sliš 6, Zalewski 7, Zielinski 7, Buksa 6, Pjatek 7. Substitutions: Moder 6, Sviderski 6, Levandovski 6, Levandovski 6.
AUSTRIA: Penc 7, Posch 8, Trauner 8, Lienhart 8, Mvene 8, Seivald 8, Grillitsch 7, Baumgartner 9*, Laimer 9, Sabitzer 9, Arnautovic 8. Substitutions: Wimmer 7, Danso 6, Prass 6, Schmid a, Gregorič n/a.
Match transfer and commentary
THE MOST IMPORTANT MATCHES
09′ – GOAL! – Poland 0-1 Austria: (Trauner). Gernot Trauner headed wide of the goalkeeper at the near post after a nice cross from the left wing by Philippe Mwene.
30′ – GOAL! – Poland 1-1 Austria: (Piatek). Jan Bednarek sees a shot at goal blocked deep inside the penalty area, but Krzysztof Piatek is on hand to pounce on the rebound to pull the Poles level.
67′ – GOAL! – Poland 1-2 Austria: (Baumgartner). It’s an excellent finish from 18 meters after Marko Arnautovic brilliantly hit a low pass from the left.
78′ – GOAL! – Poland 1-3 Austria: (penalty by Arnautović). Ice penalty as Arnautovic sends Wojciech Szczesni the wrong way from the spot. The shot was awarded after the Polish goalkeeper brought down Sabicer.