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With two laps to go, the ÖFB team is on par with France in second place; both teams have yet to concede a goal. For the semi-finalists of the 2017 European Championship, the second draw against France after a 1-1 draw on the way to their greatest success three years earlier was particularly valuable.
Because the point against the offensive “Tricolores” already opened the door a little to the final of the European Championship. Second place in the group is set four points clear of rivals Serbia even before the final duel on December 1 in Altach. Before that, the “second leg” against France (November 27).
Zinsberger in top form
In Neo team boss Fuhrmann’s competitive home debut, the weakened Austrians (Marie-Therese Höbinger, Julia Hickelsberger-Füller and Laura Feiersinger were absent) were under pressure from the start. Goalkeeper Zinsberger was the center of attention several times and was the tower in the defensive battle.
He stood out in the header of Renard (13th) and Tounkara (40th), an aerial kick (22nd) and a Fersler (23rd) of the guests did not reach the goal. The ÖFB team’s five-man chain had the Frenchman, who had recently scored at least six hits, but well under control.
Zinsberger stays strong
The Austria goalkeeper proved to be a great support against France
Billa gives ÖFB the best chance
The ÖFB team’s chances were rare in front of the superior guests. Barbara Dunst’s first shot went over the goal (23), but soon after goalkeeper Peyraud-Magnin had to stretch hard with a header from Carina Wenninger after a corner (32).
Peyraud-Magnin also thwarted ÖFB’s best chance after the play: he converted a shot from Nicole Billa over the crossbar (69). The Hoffenheim Legionnaire was named the 2019 APA Footballer of the Year before the game.
Dangerous long distance shot
Nicole Billa gave the Austrians the best chance
In the end, the hosts were also lucky when Majri’s free kick from 16 meters hit the goal and in the 95th minute Zinsberger saved the 0-0 with the final defense.
Voices for the game
Irene Fuhrmann (ÖFB team boss): “It was a sensational defensive performance, even if we managed to get punctures from time to time. Against the number three in the world, you also need a little luck. I am incredibly proud of the way the team sacrificed to the end. Somehow I had the feeling that today they couldn’t score a goal for us, and thank God that happened. The tie is very high. If you score a point against France, then you have done a lot of good. We are on the good way. “
Manuela Zinsberger (ÖFB goalkeeper): “The team fought to the end. At the end of the day I thought I had to save the butt of the team somehow. France is in the top three, but we show how you can fight for your country. We were strong as a collective. “
Viktoria Schnaderbeck (Captain ÖFB): “We are very happy, it should be celebrated. It was extremely exhausting, but mostly mental. Always countering attacks and broadcasting them as a team for more than 90 minutes. This point is extremely important to us. We have taken a big step (towards EM, note), but there are still two very intense games waiting against France and Serbia, so I don’t want to let the joy get too great. It was especially important for self-confidence. “
Qualification for the Women’s European Championship, group G.
Tuesday:
Austria 0-0 France
Wiener Neustadt, 650 spectators, SR Pernilla Larsson (SWE)
Austria: Zinsberger – Wenninger, Wienroither, Schnaderbeck, Aschauer, Kirchberger – Zadrazil, Enzinger (69th Makas), Dunst, Puntigam (51st Eder) – Billa (90th Schiechtl)
