Impact Though not Austria's captain (that being David Alaba) on Tuesday, Sabitzer led his team offensively against Jordan. He logged more than half of Austria's total and crosses, 17 and three respectively. Sabitzer attempted all of Austria's corners, all from the left side, and they were the difference-maker. During the game's 68th minute, Sabitzer attempted a corner, resulting in Austrian teammate Marko Arnautovic scoring. But after much pressuring from Jordan players for VAR, the goal was ruled out because of a prior handball by Stefan Posch. This is important for later, as eight minutes afterward, Sabitzer attempted another corner, and that effort resulted in an own goal by Yazan Al-Arab. Sabitzer subsequently argued with Jordan defenders, which is how he logged his yellow card. Sabitzer will have to be careful moving forward, but he enters Group J's remaining games with positive momentum nonetheless.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
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