Michael Gregoritsch and Marko Arnautović came off the bench to score a goal each and help Austria beat North Macedonia 3-1 at the European Championship.
It was Austria’s first win at a major soccer tournament in 31 years and it’s first ever at the European Championship.
David Alaba curled in a precise cross from the left in the 78th minute for Gregoritsch to score the winner. Arnautović calmly added the third with a minute to go.
Stefan Lainer had given Austria the lead but North Macedonia captain Goran Pandevic equalized.
Austria right back Stefan Lainer celebrated his goal at the European Championship with a message for Christian Eriksen.
Lainer held up a white shirt he was thrown from the bench with the message “Eriksen, stay strong” written on it after giving his team a 1-0 lead over North Macedonia in Bucharest.
The supporters of both teams applauded before the game when the giant screen above the field displayed the message “Best Wishes Christian.”
Eriksen collapsed on the field while playing for Denmark on Saturday. He is still in the hospital in Copenhagen but in stable condition.
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