Austria 2, Cyprus 0

KOLOSSI, Cyprus (Interstat) — Substitute Marko Arnautovic scored twice in the second half to power Austria to a 2-0 victory over Cyprus in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday at Alphamega Stadium. The win solidifies Austria’s strong position in their qualifying group, improving their record to four wins against one loss in the competition. Cyprus, playing before a home crowd, saw its campaign stumble further, dropping to two wins, three losses and one draw. The match was a defensive stalemate for the first 45 minutes, with Cyprus frustrating the heavily favored Austrian side. The tension of the first half boiled… Read more...