Germany beats Austria 2-1 in World Cup qualifier

Updated: September 11, 2012, 5:57 PM ET
Associated Press

VIENNA -- Marco Reus scored his third international goal in the 44th minute, Mesut Oezil added a penalty kick in the 52nd and Germany held on for a 2-1 win over Austria on Tuesday night in World Cup qualifying.

Zlatko Junuzovic reduced Austria's deficit in the 57th minute, converting a cross by Marko Arnautovic.

Germany (2-0) leads Group C with six points, three ahead of Sweden and Ireland (both 1-0). Austria is 0-1.


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