Tunisia lose to Austria despite
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Tunisia lose to Austria despite numerical superiority

Tunisia played with one extra man for just over half the match - but still lost. Sweden's first World Cup opponent, Tunisia, lost 1–0 to Austria in an international match in Vienna.

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Austria's Konrad Laimer was sent off in the 36th minute, but Tunisia could not take advantage of the sustained numerical advantage.

Sweden's opening opponent on June 15 in Monterrey had three shots on target in the first half. Instead, the home team got the upper hand. In the 63rd minute, Marcel Sabitzer scored to widen the lead with a shot near the right post from a pass by Stefan Posch.

Austria is playing in a World Cup group with Jordan, Algeria and Argentina.

Tunisia will face Belgium on Saturday in Brussels before departing for the World Cup.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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