Austria's victory was something of a surprise, according to Nordic commentators who thought that Sweden and Finland would have a better chance.
"I, just like very many other journalists in the press center next to Sankt Jakobshalle, was completely sure that it would be between Finland and Sweden and that Austria might finish in third place," writes Swedish Yle's correspondent Alexander Beijar from the music festival in Basel.
Even Aftonbladet's writer Markus Larsson blames the jury groups for the surprise that occurred for Sweden's favourite tipped contribution from KAJ:
"Everyone knew that the jury groups would be a tough obstacle. There is a reason why humorous songs have never won ESC. And it will take a while."
But while Sweden still got a safe fourth place – although they "barely sang at all" according to Norwegian newspaper VG's comments, the Finnish contribution dropped to an eleventh place.
However, it should be seen as a victory for EBU that the public favourite Israel, which ultimately came second, did not win, writes VG.
"The consequences for Eurovision could easily have been greater than some sour notes if they had won."
The result shows once again that Eurovision is two competitions in one, continues the newspaper's analysis: "The one the jury loves – and the one the general public actually votes for."
