Austria win the hard way as Jordan emerge proud from their debut

Austria beat a stubborn Jordan 3-1 thanks to an own goal and a very late Marko Arnautović penalty, while Jordan scored its first World Cup goal.

Austria are back on the World Cup stage, but nothing came easily. Ralf Rangnick's side beat debutants Jordan 3-1 and claimed their first World Cup win in 36 years, only after being pushed deep into the final minutes.

Match summary

Romano Schmid curled Austria ahead in the 21st minute, but Ali Olwan hit the bar almost immediately and then equalised after the break with Jordan's first ever World Cup goal. The underdogs matched Austria for shots and shots on target.

Turning point

Marko Arnautović changed the match from the bench. He helped force Yazan Al Arab's own goal from a corner in the 76th minute, then converted a penalty at 90+12 to seal a result that looks calmer than the game felt.

What next

Austria sit second in Group J behind Argentina, who beat Algeria 3-0. Austria now face the world champions, while Jordan meet Algeria still chasing their first World Cup point.

Austria leave relieved and rewarded. Jordan leave beaten, but with proof that they belong at this level.