Watching Austria Jordan felt like a reality check for the debutants, reminding us that World Cup dreams are essentially expensive, ninety-minute masterclasses in professional heartbreak.

While Austria Jordan lacked the convenient, mutually beneficial 'Disgrace of Gijón' collusion, it provided just enough drama to stop the spectators from falling into a terminal snooze.

The Austria Jordan result serves as a polite reminder that in the world of modern football, enthusiasm from debutants is charming, but Austrian tactical discipline is significantly more efficient at scoreboard management.