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Gregoritsch, Arnautovic strike late as Austria sink North Macedonia

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June 13, 2021 North Macedonia's Milan Ristovski in action with Austria's Martin Hinteregger Pool via REUTERS

Late goals from substitutes Michael Gregoritsch and Marko Arnautovic gave Austria a convincing 3-1 victory over European Championship debutants North Macedonia in an entertaining opening Group C clash on Sunday.

Gregoritsch prodded home David Alaba's cross in the 78th minute before Arnautovic struck in the 89th, as Austria earned a first win at the Euros at their seventh attempt and their first victory at a major tournament since the 1990 World Cup.

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