Euro 2020: Austria register first win in European Championship after beating North Macedonia 3-1

Austrians took the sport away from Euro debutants North Macedonia by scoring thrice of their Group C fixture of Euro 2020 in Bucharest on Sunday. It is Austria’s maiden win on the European Championships. Austria gamers thank the house followers who watched the match in Bucharest (AP Photo)HIGHLIGHTSAustria beat North Macedonia 3-1 of their Group C match in BucharestMarko Arnautovic, Michael Gregoritsch and Stefan Leiner scored as soon as every for AustriaGoran Pandev grew to become the primary participant from North Macedonia to attain in a significant matchAustria made historical past on Sunday as they registered their first-ever win within the European Championships after beating North Macedonia 3-1 within the Euro 2020 Group C opener in Bucharest.Austria took the lead by way of Stefan Leiner within the 18th minute however North Macedonia fought again with Goran Pandev scoring his nation’s first main match aim, 10 minutes later.But Austrians took the sport away from their opponents within the second half when substitutes Marko Arnautovic and Michael Gregoritsch got here off the bench to search out the again of the online within the 78th and 89th minute, respectively.“I’ve had a tough 12 months, two years and it wasn’t a on condition that I’d be within the last EURO squad. I’ve given my all in each coaching and thank God I scored. I’m completely overwhelmed proper now.”For me, it means everything [winning at the EUROs for the first time]. We are here for our whole country. The mood hasn’t been the best lately because we haven’t been good enough in the last 3-4 matches,” Gregoritsch, who’s aim was the 700th in Euro historical past, mentioned after the match.Austria supervisor Franco Foda was very blissful together with his group’s efficiency.”Overall, I was very happy with the performance. We started well, worked hard off the ball, were aggressive and deserved to take the lead. We could have made it 2-0 through Kalajdzic, then we conceded from one lapse in concentration,” Foda mentioned.Click right here for IndiaToday.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.