Austria beats Jordan 3-1 for its first World Cup win in 36 years

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Austria won a World Cup game for the first time in 36 years with a 3-1 victory Tuesday over a Jordan team on debut at soccer’s premier global event. An own goal from a corner kick that deflected off Jordanian defender Yazan Al Arab gave Austria a 2-1 lead in the 76th minute. Veteran striker Marko Arnautovic’s penalty kick deep in stoppage team extended the margin. “This was a very intense evening, sometimes a little too intense,” Austria coach Ralf Rangnick said. “

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