Sun Nov 17 22:36:31 UTC 2024: ## Norway and Austria Secure Crucial Nations League Victories, Promotion Hopes Soar

**Oslo/Vienna –** Austria and Norway both secured vital wins in their UEFA Nations League Group B3 matches on Thursday, keeping their hopes of promotion to League A alive. Austria defeated Kazakhstan 2-0, with goals from Christoph Baumgartner and Michael Gregoritsch, while Norway cruised to a 4-1 victory over Slovenia thanks to a brace from Antonio Nusa and further strikes by Jens Petter Hauge and Erling Haaland. Slovenia’s only goal came from Benjamin Šeško.

The wins leave Austria and Norway tied at the top of the group heading into the final matchday. Slovenia remains in contention, three points behind the leaders. Austria will face Slovenia in a decisive match, while Norway plays Kazakhstan. The group winner will be automatically promoted to League A, with the second-place team advancing to the promotion playoffs. The matches featured several Bundesliga players, including Borussia Dortmund’s Julian Ryerson for Norway and RB Leipzig’s Baumgartner and Nusa. Austria’s captain, Marcel Sabitzer, was rested.

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