Austria won 3-1 in Group J of the Soccer World Cup in North and Central America, between Austria and Jordan. In the match, Austria, playing for the first time in seven tournaments, took the lead in the 21st minute of the first half with midfielder Schmidt scoring a mid-range shot. Jordan, who was playing for the first time, also caught up with a goal from forward Oluwan in the 5th minute of the second half, but Austria took the lead with an own goal in the 31st minute and a penalty kick in the final minute to win 3-1.