Netherlands challenged, but lost – Diepresse.com
In the second comparison with the Netherlands, Austria’s power was not yet voted for 90 minutes of the newly prescribed intensity. Despite this time the early lead, there was a 1: 3 defeat again in the end.
Combat double giving the same opponent have advantages and disadvantage: findings from the first leg can be implemented immediately, the surprise effect is of course much more difficult. Team boss Alexander Schriebl does not build on the second, he prescribed the ÖFB women « football with recognition » when he took office at the end of January. Therefore, after 1: 3 in the Netherlands on Friday in Altach, small adaptations in attack pressing should lead to success. The hopes also rested to take advantage of one of their own opportunities (at that time added time).
In front of 2350 fans, Schriebl offered the only change to the first leg at the forefront Julia Hickelsberger Instead of Lilli Purtscheller (hit on the foot). A golden hand, because the Hoffenheim legionnaire soon came into the spotlight: after winning the ball, Viktoria Pinther was sent steep immediately, whose cross pass was sparkling with Hickelsberger into the short corner (9th).
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Julia Hickelsberger cheered the lead. Pa pictures / Oliver Lerch
However, the tour lasted just 70 seconds. Center defender Claudia Wenger did not win the duel on the grand piano, the free space in the middle used Wieke Kaptin at the end, from Virginia Kirchberger deflected, the ball sailed unsustainably for goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger In the Kreuzeck (10th).
The intensity demands tribute
Austria started with great effort, making number ten in the world a tough fight. However, such an intensity demands its toll, as has already been seen against Germany (1: 4). After about half an hour, the Netherlands built pressure, striker Lineth Beerensteyn got her chances. The fact that Vivianne Miedema initially only sitting on the bench was able to be seen in the first leg as proof of quality of the ÖFB defense.
15 minutes break brought Austria fresh swing. But while you lost the ball too quickly, the Dutch women became safer in the combinations and increasingly appeared in front of Zinsberger. On a bar shot, Daniëlle van de Donk was in the right place and dusted off (57th). A little later attacked Sarah Puntigam Substitute Miedema was not energetic and the attacker of Manchester City scored worth seeing to 3: 1 (69.).
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Vivianne Miedema scored worth seeing shortly after her substitution and had to get off the pitch a little later. APA
After that, the ÖFB women were able to calm the game, had a good chance (90th) through Joker Carina Brunold. In the end, however, there was another 1: 3 defeat. « It was a lively game with many highlights, in the first half too for us, » summed up team boss Schriebl. As refreshing and attractive as the path it is, the power is re -sharpened.
The World Cup race has already started
Since Germany defeated 6: 1 in the parallel game in Germany after deficiency, the first two table places and the guaranteed remaining in League A are out of reach for the ÖFB women. As expected, you can seal third place in the home game against Scotland on May 30th and thus the relegation. The conclusion against Germany will take place on June 5 in the Stadium of the Viennese Austria (8.30 p.m.) and is said to bring full ranks.
The setting in the Nations League is essential because, unlike men, the footballers also play the qualification for the 2027 World Cup in this format. All A teams have chances for a ticket to Brazil (winner fixed, the others via play-off). Austria plays for the premiere. (swi)
