Jordan Bow Out of Their First World Cup Match With Heads Held High: Olwan Scores Historic Goal in 3-1 Loss to Austria

Jordan made history on Wednesday by playing their first-ever World Cup match, at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Group J. Despite a 3-1 defeat to Austria, the debutants produced a moment to remember and a performance to be proud of. (ESPN)

Goal Timeline

• 21' Schmid (AUT) — A superb long-range strike from outside the box.
• ~50' Olwan (JOR) — Cutting in from the left and curling off the far post; Jordan's first-ever World Cup goal.
• 76' Al-Arab OG (AUT) — An own goal from a set-piece restores Austria's lead.
• 90+12' Arnautovic pen (AUT) — A deep stoppage-time penalty seals the win.

History on Both Sides

Austria claimed their first World Cup victory in 36 years — their last appearance came at France 1998. Jordan, undone by their handling of set-pieces, still left a strong impression on debut, with two matches to come against Argentina and Algeria. (FIFA)

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