Austria victory at the Ernst Happel Stadium was their third in their last four qualifiers. By breaking the Sweden's creaking defense they have improved their chances of World Cup qualification. This victory has got it 11 points to keep them level with Ireland in second place in Group C.

Austria has not been able to make it to world football since 1998 finals. But, this time they have showed a great temperament and their growing momentum seems to achieve them the play-off spot.

The Swedish plan was working well to neutralize David Alaba's impact by positioning Kallstrom on the playmaker. But, it was a major defensive failure in the 25th minute that provided Austria to score a goal from the penalty shot.

Robert Almer's hit the ball and it was misjudged by Olsen, letting Martin Harnik to slip behind him to lob the advancing Andreas Isaksson.

Referee Gianluca Rocchi saw it and penalized the goalkeeper for clipping Martin Harnik and Alaba. Austria won the game by 2-1 over Sweden in a potential decisive World Cup qualifier on Friday.

Germany is the next team to battle on September 6. Austria was beaten by 2-1 by Germany in Vienna last year.

Also, Ireland will be playing with a wounded animal on September 6, when they welcome a Swedish side.