Poland 1-3 Austria LIVE SCORE – Euro 2024: Ralf Rangnick’s Austria complete famous win in crunch Group D clash
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AUSTRIA have beaten Poland 3-1 to keep their Euro 2024 knockout stage hopes alive.
Former Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick's side picked up three crucial points in the Group D thriller.
Injured Robert Lewandowski - Poland's talismanic captain - was unable to start but came on for the final 30 minutes.
- Kick-off: 5pm BST
- TV channel/ live stream: ITV 1/ ITV X
- Poland XI: Szczesny; Bednarek, Dawidowicz, Kiwior; Frankowski, Zielinski, Slisz, Piotrowski, Zalewski; Buksa, Piatek.
- Austria XI: Pentz; Posch, Trauner, Lienhart, Mwene; Seiwald, Grillitsch; Laimer, Baumgartner, Sabitzer; Arnautovic.
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German stay seemingly short for Poles
After defeat this evening, it seems unlikely that Poland will progress from the group stages.
As that fact dawned on the players, it was a downbeat image after the final whistle.
If this is to be Robert Lewandowski's last Euros, this is not how he would have wanted it to end.
Dutch test awaits Austrians
After victory over Poland this evening, the final group match for Ralf Rangnick's side will see them face Netherlands.
Depending on other results, even a draw could be enough to see Austria progress to the knockout stages.
Before that, the 'Orange Army' will face France, minus a certain Kylian Mbappe.
Laimer puts in shift for side
Bayern Munich's Konrad Laimer has some engine on him.
Even in the 89th minute he was making lung-bursting runs into the final third of the pitch.
This Austrian team plays as a unit but Laimer was a stand-out performer this evening.
Austria earn victory against Poles
From the first minute of the game, Ralf Rangnick's side showed their intent to win this game.
Apart from the period where Poland got their equaliser, Austria dominated.
Once they got their second goal, there seemed to be no other outcome but an Austrian victory.
FT: Poland 1-3 Austria
There is no denying that Austria deserved this victory.
They created more clear-cut chances and, more importantly, took them.
Poland huffed and puffed but could not do enough to come out on top.
FT: Poland 1-3 Austria
The referee brings the game to a close.
It has been a solid performance from Ralf Rangnick's side and they keep their Euro 2024 dreams alive.
For Poland, this may be the end of the road for them in Germany.
Poland 1-3 Austria
90+2. Many questioned whether Austria would be able to compete in Euro 2024 without the influential David Alaba.
They gave France a scare and have finally secured their first victory of the tournament this evening.
Grosicki has a volley, completely unmarked, at the far post but slices it wide of the goal.
Poland 1-3 Austria
90. Austria are looking to pass the ball around now and see this game out.
Poland have looked a better side than their opening defeat against the Netherlands.
We are going to have an additional four minutes.
Poland 1-3 Austria
88. This has been a good performance from Austria in the second half.
For the majority of this game it has been an evenly contested affair.
Ralf Rangnick's side seem to have gone up a gear and as a result found the two goals which separate the sides.
Poland 1-3 Austria
86. Wimmer comes steaming forward once again.
Poland manage to get numbers back to dispossess him.
This is one way traffic at the moment.
Poland 1-3 Austria
84. Poland look like they have had the wind knocked out of them now.
With under ten minutes remaining, it is a big ask to score three goals.
Laimer takes the ball around the Polish keeper once again but he cannot find the back of the net from a tight angle.
Poland 1-3 Austria
82. Austria will still have the chance to get out of this group with this win today.
Posch tries a shot from the edge of the box and Szczysny makes a sublime fingertip save to deny him.
Austria are really starting to turn the screw now.
Poland 1-3 Austria
80. That surely is the goal to secure victory for Ralph Rangnick's side.
Sabitzer took the ball around Szczesny and he left his leg in to ensure he got the spot kick.
Arnautovic stepped up and sent the keeper the wrong way.
Goal - Marko Arnautovic (Austria)
VAR review in progress
Penalty to Austria
Poland 1-2 Austria
74. Big chance for Austria to double their lead.
Once again Baumgartner is driving through the middle.
As defenders look to crowd him out, he squares the ball to Wimmer.
His shot into the bottom corner of the goal is brilliantly saved Szczesny.
Poland 1-2 Austria
72. Time is starting to run out for Michal Probierz's side.
The Austrian fans in the crowd are loving life currently, as they jump up and down cheering their players on.
Austria will feel they could have got something out of the French game, they will not want to concede another late goal here.
Poland 1-2 Austria
70. Arnautovic is shown a yellow card for Austria.
Poland have it all to do in this game now.
A draw is not going to help anyone in terms of trying to progress in this competition.
Poland 1-2 Austria
68. That is a big goal in the context of this game.
Baumgartner took one touch to control the ball before side footing his effort past Szczesny in the Polish goal.
Lewandowski will have to make a big impact on this game now if he is to secure his country a win.
Goal - Christoph Baumgartner (Austria)
Poland 1-1 Austria
66. Lewandowski is shown a yellow card for catching the defender with his arm as they both challenged for a header.
This is the first time that he has appeared as a substitute for Poland at any major tournament.
What he would give to get on the scoresheet today.
Poland 1-1 Austria
64. Massive chance for Austria.
As the ball is played into the back post, Arnautovic is completely unmarked but tries to square the ball to a teammate.
Poland manage to scramble the ball clear but the assistant then raises his flag for offside against the Austrian.
Poland 1-1 Austria
62. Moder is shown a yellow card for a clumsy challenge.
It gives Austria the chance to put some pressure on Szczesny in the Polish goal.
Rangnick is looking to make several changes before the free kick.
Poland 1-1 Austria
60. Lewandowski has scored a fair few goals in Germany.
He will fancy his chances of bagging another today.
Poland force a corner, giving the chance for the veteran striker to do what he does best.