marko arnautović delivered the winner from a corner kick and Austria beat its opponent 2-1. The header came from a set piece and settled the match, while also extending Arnautovic’s place at the top of Austria’s scoring charts.
Arnautovic Meets The Corner
Arnautovic rose to meet the delivery and sent his header into the net. The decisive touch came after Austria worked the ball into a corner-kick chance, and he finished the move cleanly to make it 2-1.
The goal fit the profile of a forward who can lead the line, play wide, or drop deep to link play. At the time of the article, he was playing for Red Star Belgrade, and Austria leaned on him again when the game needed a final touch.
October 2025 Scoring Run
The finish added to a record that was already taking shape in October 2025. In a World Cup qualifier against San Marino, Arnautovic became Austria’s all-time leading scorer, then followed that with four goals in a 10-0 win over San Marino.
That scoring burst pushed his international total to 45 goals. This latest header did not just decide another one-goal win; it also showed that Austria’s record scorer is still turning set pieces into points on the scoreboard.
Austria Gets The Result
Austria left with a 2-1 victory, and Arnautovic’s name again sat on the deciding moment. For a team that can use him in several roles, the simplest route was the one it took: put the ball in from the corner and let the forward finish it.
