Austria made to work hard for opening win over tournament debutants North Macedonia Save Save Michael Gregoritsch scored Austria's decisive second goal from an excellent cross from David Alaba (behind) Credit: GETTY IMAGES Follow North Macedonia captain Goran Pandev equalised in first half before Austria's late flourish Late goals from substitutes Michael Gregoritsch and Marko Arnautovic gave Austria a convincing 3-1 victory over European Championship debutants North Macedonia in an entertaining opening Group C clash on Sunday. Gregoritsch prodded home David Alaba's cross in the 78th minute before Arnautovic struck in the 89th, as Austria earned a first win at the Euros at their seventh attempt and their first victory at a major tournament since the 1990 World Cup.