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Austria Thrashes San Marino 10-0 as Arnautovic Sets Scoring Record

The rout moves Austria two points clear in Group H with three qualifiers remaining.

Overview

  • The 10-0 scoreline is Austria's largest international win, surpassing a 9-0 victory over Malta in 1977.
  • Marko Arnautovic scored four times to reach 45 international goals, overtaking Toni Polster as Austria's all-time top scorer.
  • Austria has 15 points from five matches and leads Bosnia-Herzegovina by two, with Bosnia having played one more game.
  • With three matches left, Austria is well placed for direct World Cup qualification, as group winners advance and runners-up enter play-offs.
  • Coach Ralf Rangnick returned to the sideline after ankle surgeries, observing the match in a protective shoe.