Austria’s coach Ralf Rangnick orchestrated a commanding 3-1 victory over Poland, pushing Robert Lewandowski’s team to the brink of elimination in the group stage.
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Marko Arnautovic, played a crucial part in the victory, using a clever step-over to assist Christoph Baumgartner’s pivotal goal, which put Austria ahead 2-1 in the match.
Gernot Trauner had given Austria an early advantage, but Poland’s Krzysztof Piatek leveled the score before halftime.
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Arnautovic secured the victory by successfully converting a penalty in the 78th minute, which was awarded after Wojciech Szczesny fouled Marcel Sabitzer.
Arnautovic secured the victory by successfully converting a penalty in the 78th minute, which was awarded after Wojciech Szczesny fouled Marcel Sabitzer.
Rangnick’s tactical adjustments were pivotal, as two of his three new starters, Trauner and Arnautovic, contributed with goals.
The victory stands in stark contrast to Rangnick’s tumultuous interim tenure at Manchester United.
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