Two late targets gave Austria a hard-fought win that boosted their hopes of reaching the final 16 at Euro 2024, however Poland grew to become the primary nation to be knocked out.

This end result, adopted by France’s draw with the Netherlands afterward Friday, meant Poland will end backside of Group D even when they win their last sport.

After Austria and Poland had misplaced their opening matches, they each got here to Berlin figuring out that one other defeat may spell the top of their event.

The excessive stakes gave the encounter the texture of a knockout tie, with each units of followers creating a loud ambiance on the Olympiastadion, matched by a frenetic tempo on the pitch.

It was Austria who struck first, when Gernot Trauner rose on the close to submit to go dwelling Phillipp Mwene’s cross.

Poland had been struggling to get out of their very own half at that time however rapidly improved and commenced pushing for an equaliser.

It arrived after half-hour, when a cross from the fitting was not correctly cleared, and though Jan Bednarek’s shot was blocked, Krzysztof Piatek was first to the rebound to fireside low into the web.

Clear probabilities had been at a premium after that, even when Poland’s talismanic striker Robert Lewandowski belatedly emerged off the bench, however as the sport entered the ultimate phases it was Austria who discovered the inspiration they wanted.

Marko Arnautovic’s dummy allowed Christoph Baumgartner time and house to advance to the sting of the realm, earlier than he coolly slotted previous Wojciech Szczesny.

Austria’s victory was sealed a couple of minutes later. With Poland pouring ahead in the hunt for an equaliser, Marcel Sabitzer ran clear and though he was introduced down by Szczesny, Arnautovic transformed the ensuing penalty.