Austria demolished San Marino 10-0 in a World Cup qualifier that illustrated the gulf between the sides in ruthless fashion. Operating in a 4-2-3-1 formation, Austria dominated proceedings with 25 shots, 14 of which found the target, whilst generating 7.05 expected goals. San Marino's 4-5-1 setup offered minimal resistance, mustering just four shots with a single effort on target and an xG of 0.46. The visitors' goalkeeper produced an impressive 100% save percentage, though this statistic merely masked the one-sided nature of the contest; Austria's clinical finishing ensured multiple attempts converted into goals rather than testing saves. Laimer, Schmid and Gregoritsch each registered among the scorers in a performance that underlined Austria's qualification credentials. This result represents a statement of intent in the group stage.