Austria players celebrate after a Group D match between Poland and Austria at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Berlin, Germany.
In a thrilling Group D match of the UEFA European Championship Austria sealed the crucial 3-1 win against Poland in their second group match on June 21, Friday. The standout performers were Gernot Trauner, Christoph Baumgartner, and Marko Arnautovic, each scoring a goal for Austria, while Krzysztof Piatek netted Poland's first-half equalizer. With this win, Austria has saved themselves from early elimination and bolstered their hopes for advancing to the Round of 16, while Poland now face the risk of elimination. The Poles rely on the results of other matches to keep their tournament aspirations alive.
Austria players celebrate after a Group D match between Poland and Austria at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Berlin, Germany.
Austria's goalkeeper Patrick Pentz, left, and Michael Gregoritsch celebrate after a Group D match between Poland and Austria at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Berlin, Germany.
Poland's Robert Lewandowski and Poland's Nicola Zalewski, right, react at the end of a Group D match between Poland and Austria at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Berlin, Germany.
Austria's Marko Arnautovic celebrates after scoring his side's third goal from the penalty spot during a Group D match between Poland and Austria at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Berlin, Germany.
Austria's Marko Arnautovic (7) celebrates after scoring a goal during a Group D match between Poland and Austria at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Berlin, Germany.
Austria's Marcel Sabitzer reacts after being fouled by Poland's goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny in the box, earning a penalty shot, during a Group D match between Poland and Austria at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Berlin, Germany.
Poland's Robert Lewandowski, left, controls the ball as Austria's Kevin Danso defends during a Group D match between Poland and Austria at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Berlin, Germany.
Poland's Krzysztof Piatek, right, celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during a Group D match between Poland and Austria at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Berlin, Germany.
Austria's Gernot Trauner celebrates after scoring the opening goal during a Group D match between Poland and Austria at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Berlin, Germany.
Austria's Gernot Trauner, left, scores the opening goal during a Group D match between Poland and Austria at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Berlin, Germany.
Austrian fans cheer for their national team before a Group D match between Poland and Austria at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Berlin, Germany.