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Austria’s victory over Poland puts them at risk of elimination from Euro 2024

June 21, 2024

BERLIN — Austria picked up its first win at Euro 2024 by defeating Poland 3-1 in its second group match on Friday.

Gernot Trauner, Christoph Baumgartner and Marko Arnautovic scored for Austria while Krzysztof Piatek had Poland’s only goal.

To avoid elimination, Poland needs the Netherlands to beat France in a later Group D match on Friday.

Robert Lewandowski, who missed Poland’s first match against the Netherlands due to an injury, came on in the second half but failed to make an impact.

Both teams lost their first matches, with Poland falling to the Netherlands 2-1 and Austria losing to France 1-0.

In a surprising turn of events, Austria’s victory over Poland in the Euro 2024 tournament has put them at risk of elimination from the competition. The Austrian team, led by captain David Alaba, put on a strong performance against Poland, securing a 2-1 win in their group stage match.

However, despite the victory, Austria’s chances of advancing to the knockout stages are now in jeopardy. This is due to the complex tiebreaker rules in place for the tournament, which take into account not only wins and losses, but also goal difference and goals scored.

As it stands, Austria is currently tied on points with another team in their group, and their goal difference is not as favorable as some of the other teams in contention for a spot in the knockout stages. This means that even though they have secured a win, they may still be at risk of being eliminated if other results do not go their way.

The situation highlights the importance of every match in a tournament like Euro 2024, where even a single goal can make all the difference in determining a team’s fate. It also serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of football, where upsets and surprises can happen at any moment.

For Austria, the focus now shifts to their upcoming matches and the need to secure more points to ensure their progression in the tournament. With the stakes higher than ever, the team will need to bring their A-game and continue to fight for their place in Euro 2024. Only time will tell if they can overcome the odds and secure a spot in the knockout stages.