STOCKHOLM, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Austria striker Marko Arnautovic notched two second-half goals as his side comfortably beat Sweden 3-1 in their Group F qualifier at the Friends Arena on Tuesday, dealing a serious blow to the hosts' hopes of qualifying for Euro 2024. Belgium, who thrashed Estonia 5-0 in Brussels, top the group on 13 points after five games, ahead of Austria on goal difference. The Swedes are third on six points with Azerbaijan fourth on one point along with bottom side Estonia. Austria made it two three minutes later when a clearance by Sweden defender Isak Hien only went as far as Marcel Sabitzer and he played a first-time ball to Arnautovic, who swivelled and calmly fired home. Sweden coach Janne Andersson made a flurry of late changes and substitute Emil Holm pulled a late goal back but Austria easily held on and moved a step closer to qualification.

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Persons: Marko Arnautovic, Michael Gregoritsch, Stefan Posch's, Isak Hien, Marcel Sabitzer, swivelled, Philipp Mwene, Arnautovic, Janne Andersson, Emil Holm, Philip O'Connor, Ken Ferris Organizations: Sweden, Friends, Estonia, Azerbaijan, Thomson Locations: STOCKHOLM, Austria, Belgium, Brussels, Estonia, Sweden