JordanvsAustria
JOR 1/AUT 3
Things to say
Austria beat Jordan 3-1 at Levi's Stadium to open their World Cup group.
01
opener
Austria handled Jordan 3-1, never really looked in trouble. Jordan nicked one back but it was a consolation. Solid opener for the Austrians.
02
key player
Lienhart was everywhere at the back — 79 accurate passes and a dozen defensive interventions. Man ran the show.
03
hot take
Three goals flatters Austria a bit. They only managed a couple of real shots on target, Jordan gifted them this one.
04
deep cut
Yazan Al-Arab actually had more defensive interventions than anyone on the pitch — 17. Jordan's problem wasn't effort, it was the final ball.
05
exit
Anyway, we'll see if Austria can back it up next match — group's still wide open.
The recap
Austria handled Jordan 3-1 at Levi's Stadium, opening their World Cup with a tidy result that never really felt in doubt. Lienhart was everywhere at the back, knocking down 17 defensive interventions and still finding time to spray 79 accurate passes out of midfield.
Schlager had to make three sharp saves to keep Ali Olwan and his four shots from making it a nervy afternoon. Jordan grabbed one to avoid the clean sheet, but on the day this was a comfortable Austrian win.