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The international triple and the trip in two parts Austrian national team end tonight in fourth day of play of the UEFA Nations League. After the narrow 1-0 win in Belfast against North Ireland, this time the place is Ploieşti and the opponent is called Romania.
Surprising first leg against the Romanians just under a month ago 2: 3 loss at home. For Austria they were then Christoph Baumgartner Y Karim Onisiwo successfully. It was the first international goal for both. In the two matches that have been played since then, the ÖFB team was the winner in each case. In a friendly against Greece if you turned a residue into a Success 2: 1 around. In Northern Ireland they won mainly thanks to a good first half. However, there was an inexplicable drop in performance in the second round against weak Northern Ireland.
Am Ilie Oana Stadium, Austria now seeks revenge. But against a slightly stronger Romania, a significant increase is needed compared to the second half in Belfast. The hosts were extremely efficient in the first leg, coldly countering Austria, and occasions, such as Northern Ireland, barely missed shortly before the final whistle. Sunday gold scorer Michael Gregoritsch, could not fully understand the criticism after the success. “That you have to justify yourself after two victories is new”the Augsburg Legionnaire said on Monday.
In the lineup he could be the team boss Candid fuck secure a change again. Then against Northern Ireland Reinhold ranftl played in a more defensive direction for the first time from the beginning, this time players like Adrian grbic or even ours Legionnaire of the month Sasa kajadzic they come into play in a more offensive formation.
Romania has been through a profit crisis since the first leg win. After having the last chance to get a ticket for the last Thursday European Championship 2021 versus Island playful, they were literally demonstrated by Norway on Sunday. Led by an imposing man Erling Braud Haaland the Scandinavians faced the defenseless Romanians 4-0. With the broken dream of qualifying, the “Tricolorii” also fall as possible opponents of the ÖFB in the EM group stage.
Consequently, the criticism at home was harsh. Among other things, the media referred to the players as “cowardly rabbits.” The pressure on neo-coaches Mirel Radoi, which has one win, one draw and two losses after four games, is growing steadily. In the opening match against Northern Ireland there was also a disappointing 1: 1. However, Romania will face Austria with full motivation. After all, the chances of promotion in the Nations League are still high (six points behind Norway and Austria). With Denis Alibec, Dragos Drigore and the ex-Stuttgart Alexandru maxim the first leg scorers return to the start. Playmaker too Ianis Hagi, Son of the Romanian football legend Gheorge hagi, is in.
The game starts in 8:45 pm and will be live on ORF 1 to transfer. After the tough defeat a month ago, Austria have to retaliate and round out the first international triple in history to perfection.
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