Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Sasa Kalajdzic scored a dramatic 96th-minute equaliser to send Austria to the World Cup knockouts.

What happened in the match?

Austria and Algeria played out a thrilling draw, with Kalajdzic's late goal securing a 2-2 draw and a spot in the last 32 for Austria. Austria led twice in the game, scoring through Marko Arnautovic and Marcel Sabitzer, but were pegged back twice by Rafik Belghali and Riyad Mahrez.

Impact on the World Cup

The draw meant Austria finished second in Group J, ahead of Algeria and Iran, and will face Spain on Thursday. Kalajdzic's goal sparked jubilant celebrations and capped off an impressive performance by the striker.

Future for Kalajdzic at Wolverhampton Wanderers

Kalajdzic has suffered two serious knee injuries since signing for Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2022 and has a year left on his contract, with an option to extend it by a further year. He is set to return to Compton for pre-season next month, ahead of a decision on his future. New Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Cesar Peixoto is set to run the rule over the squad and decide the futures of a number of players, including Kalajdzic. | Player | Country | Status | | --- | --- | --- | | Sasa Kalajdzic | Austria | Progressed to last 32 | | David Moller Wolfe | Norway | Progressed to last 32 | | Jose Sa | Portugal | Progressed to last 32 |

Reaction from Kalajdzic

Kalajdzic hinted at a potential return to Wolverhampton Wanderers next season, saying: 'I am looking forward to the conversations I am going to have. If I am there, I will give it my all.' He also revealed that Wolverhampton Wanderers' sporting director Matt Jackson had visited him earlier in the season, giving him confidence about his future at the club.