'It was a bad game for us,' Ukraine coach Andriy Shevchenko said. It will have to wait for confirmation when the other groups are finished. Ukraine is in third place in the group with three points and could still qualify for the round of 16 as one of the four best third-place teams.

'If we can show the same performance we showed tonight and even improve, then I think we're able to compete with Italy.' 'They are on an unbeaten run but it will end one day,' Foda said about Italy.

Despite a 2-0 loss to the Netherlands, the Austrians finished in second place in Group C behind the Dutch and will next play against Italy in London on Saturday. 'We've already written the history, but it's not over yet.'Īustria came into Euro 2020 with zero wins, two draws, and only one goal scored from regular play in six games played in the 20 editions of the European Championship.Ī 3-1 victory over North Macedonia in the opening group match was the team's first victory at a major tournament in 31 years. Dear Austria, enjoy it,' he told the Austrian ORF broadcaster. 'I can't quite comprehend it all, my head is really hurting. He scored the goal so I'm very happy with him.' After that, he felt dizzy and we just decided to take him off the pitch. 'He had some problems before he scored the goal but luckily, he stayed on the pitch, scored the goal. 'He's OK,' Austria coach Franco Foda said. He was replaced in the 32nd minute, walking off the field while holding his head. He was given medical attention and was cleared to continue playing.įour minutes later, he knocked in a corner from Austria captain David Alaba on the other end to give his team a lead they were to keep to the final whistle.īaumgartner didn't make it that far, however. The midfielder was involved in a clash of heads early in the first half, then scored the only goal in Austria's 1-0 victory over Ukraine at the European Championship on Monday.īaumgartner jumped to clear a corner in the 17th minute but was knocked to the ground after colliding head-to-head with Illia Zabarnyi.

Reading this on the Telegraph app? Sign up for Euro 2020 notifications hereĪ chaotic 15-minute span for Christoph Baumgartner gave Austria the win they wanted and the advancement they craved.

Austria will next play against Italy at Wembley on Saturday.

Christoph Baumgartner scores only goal before going off following head injury.

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