Euro 2024: Late Goals Propel Austria to Crucial Win Over Poland in Group D

Baumgartner and Arnautovic Seal Late Victory for Austria Against Poland

Austria beats Poland 3-1 in a thrilling Euro 2024 match, with late goals from Baumgartner and Arnautovic securing a crucial victory. Austria's win keeps their qualification hopes alive, while Poland's chances hang in the balance.

Austria secured a thrilling victory over Poland, thanks to late goals from Christoph Baumgartner and Marko Arnautovic, significantly boosting their chances of advancing to the Euro 2024 knockout stage. With both teams reeling from opening losses to France and the Netherlands, the stakes were high in Berlin, and the match unfolded like a knockout contest, with electric atmospheres from both sets of fans and an intensifying pace on the pitch.

Gernot Trauner gave Austria the initial lead, expertly heading Phillipp Mwene's cross into the net. Poland struggled to break out of their own half early on but eventually gained momentum, pressing for an equalizer. Their persistence paid off when Jan Bednarek's attempt was blocked, but Krzysztof Piatek pounced on the rebound, firing a low shot into the net.

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As the game neared its climax, Austria found renewed motivation, even as Poland's star player, Robert Lewandowski, reluctantly entered the fray. Clear-cut chances were scarce until Baumgartner seized his opportunity, utilizing Arnautovic's clever dummy to find space and slot the ball past Wojciech Szczesny with ease. Moments later, Austria sealed their victory. Marcel Sabitzer broke free as Poland pushed forward in a desperate bid to equalize, and although Szczesny brought him down, Arnautovic converted the ensuing penalty to secure the win.

Christoph Baumgartner won man of the match.