Austria Overcomes Jordan with Late Goals and an Own Goal
June 17, 2026 ยท By yayscore Newsroom
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Austria secured a 3-1 victory over Jordan in their World Cup Group Stage opener, boosted by an own goal and a late penalty.
Austria started strong, taking the lead in the 21st minute through R. Schmid, assisted by X. Schlager. They dominated possession in the first half but were unable to extend their lead, going into halftime 1-0 up. Jordan struggled to break down the Austrian defence, managing only a few attempts on target.
The second half saw Jordan pull level surprisingly in the 50th minute, with A. Olwan finding the net, assisted by N. Al Rawabdeh, immediately after Austria made a substitution. This equaliser shifted the momentum, as Austria had an Arnautovic goal disallowed by VAR for handball in the 67th minute, highlighting a period of uncertainty.
The turning point came in the 76th minute when Jordan's Y. Al Arab scored an unfortunate own goal, restoring Austria's lead. This setback seemed to deflate Jordan, and Austria capitalised in injury time. Marko Arnautovic, who had a goal disallowed earlier, converted a penalty in the 90+12th minute, sealing the 3-1 victory. Marcel Sabitzer also received a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct in the 77th minute.
This result provides Austria with a crucial three points in their World Cup group stage campaign, giving them a strong start. For Jordan, the defeat, especially after briefly drawing level, means they will need to regroup quickly for their next fixture.