The longer the impact lasted, the harder it became. Although no one wanted to admit it in advance, the script was already written – and not just in their heads. A win in Cyprus and if Bosnia doesn’t win against Romania, everything is clear, everything is done: Austria would have gone to the World Cup. After 28 years, finally again. The positive thing: Austria won confidently 2-0 in Cyprus, Marko Arnautović was the match winner with a brace in a game in which a lot could be lost, but also a lot could be gained – just not everything.
