Despite dominating the match much as they did against Iceland four days earlier, Portugal could not break the deadlock.

Cristiano Ronaldo had a great opportunity to win the macth, when he won a penalty, but struck the post as the inspired Austrian goalkeeper whent in the opposite direction.

Portugal are now third in the qualifying group with two points, and will now have to beat Hungary on Wednesday afternoon to be certain of qualifying for the knockout stages of the tournament in France.