KOLOSSI, Cyprus (Interstat) — Substitute Marko Arnautovic scored twice in the second half to lead Austria to a 2-0 victory over Cyprus in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday at Alphamega Stadium.

Arnautovic broke a scoreless deadlock in the 55th minute and added a second goal late to secure the win for the visiting side. The match was a physical affair, with Cyprus’s Grigoris Kastanos and Antreas Shikkis receiving yellow cards. The victory improves Austria’s record in the competition to four wins and one loss, while Cyprus falls to two wins, three losses and one draw.