"Marko Arnautovic scored four goals as Austria stormed to a 10-0 rout over San Marino in World Cup qualifying on Thursday. Ralf Rangnick's side went two points clear at the top of Group H, and massively improved their goal difference, with a stunning victory at Ernst-Happel-Stadion. Romano Schmid opened the scoring seven minutes in, with Arnautovic getting his first of the match just one minute later. Stefan Posch then played a role in each of the next three goals, setting up Michael Gregoritsch before getting a 12-minute brace for himself. Konrad Laimer also netted on the stroke of half-time to give Austria a six-goal advantage at the break."
"Arnautovic ensured the hosts made a quick start to the second half, netting two minutes after the break, before substitute Nikolaus Wurmbrand also hit the back of the net just four minutes after his introduction. But Arnautovic ensured Austria finished in style, as he completed his hat-trick, scoring twice more, with only 81 seconds separating his two late goals."
"However, having led 2-0 against Cyprus, thanks to Nikola Katic and an own goal from goalkeeper Neofytos Michael, Bosnia-Herzegovina let that lead slip. Ioannis Pittas scored a 96th-minute penalty to equalise for Cyprus after Konstantinos Laifis had pulled a goal back in first-half stoppage time."
"Elsewhere, Denmark continued their unbeaten start to World Cup qualifying and sit top of Group C above Scotland on goal difference, thanks to a 6-0 victory over Belarus. They were out of sight by half-time, with Victor Froholdt, Rasmus Hojlund, who scored twice, and Patrick Dorgu putting them 4-0 up by the break. Substitute Anders Dreyer, who has impressed for San Diego FC in MLS this season, then scored a double in the second half to round off a resounding victory."
Austria delivered a 10-0 World Cup qualifying victory over San Marino with Marko Arnautovic scoring four times. Romano Schmid opened after seven minutes and Arnautovic followed a minute later. Stefan Posch set up Michael Gregoritsch then scored twice himself, while Konrad Laimer added a goal on the stroke of half-time to make it 6-0. Arnautovic struck again early in the second half, Nikolaus Wurmbrand scored shortly after coming on, and Arnautovic completed a late hat-trick with two goals 81 seconds apart. The win moved Austria two points clear at the top of Group H. Denmark beat Belarus 6-0, and Bosnia-Herzegovina drew 2-2 with Cyprus.
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