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After the away win in Norway, Austria couldn’t improve in the Nations League. On the contrary: the ÖFB team lost 3-2 to Romania in Klagenfurt.
01.03 am, September 8, 2020
For Austria National selection has it on Monday in Klagenfurt Wörthersee Stadium set a backhand. the FROM B-Selection charged against Romania a 2: 3 (1: 1) loss and is now in Group 1 of the League b of the League of Nations with three points in two games to one point behind the Romanians.
After guiding the guests through Denis Alibec (3.) succeeded Christoph Baumgartner with his first goal in the second international match, the tie (17th). Fixed after changing sides Dragos Grigore (51.) and Alexandru maxim (70th) success for Romania. Austria’s second goal Karim Onisiwo (80), also a premiere hit, came too late.
With Baumgartlinger and Grillitsch in the starting eleven
ÖFB team leader Candid fuck compared to 2: 1 in Norway made two changes, instead of Stefan Ilsanker and Karim Onisiwo advanced captain Julian Baumgartlinger and Florian Grillitsch in the team. Goalkeeper Alexander Schlager also stayed in the starting lineup Martin Hintereggerwho last suffered ankle problems. Acted through the changes Xaver Schlager more offensive in the center, but relented Marcel sabitzer first on the right wing.
The Romanians traded after the house 1: 1 against North Ireland five players, including a director Ianis Hagi and the scorer on Friday George Puscas. This measure should bear fruit in the opening phase: the Austrians were surprised by the pressure from the guests and allowed several moments of change in the initial phase, even in the third minute. Florinel Coman thrown, favored by bad grief behavior of Stefan lainerAround sixteen and hung up for Alibec, who hit with a precise low shot.
Baumgartner scored first-rate goals
Six minutes later, the ÖFB team came close to equalizing. After a free kick by Baumgartner, a header from Hinteregger landed on the crossbar, where the ball could bounce Michael Gregoritsch do not recycle. Baumgartner had adjusted his sights better in the 17th minute. Baumgartlinger hit a long pass to Lainer, his header dipping Baumgartner’s volley as he landed in the far corner. His shot was deflected decisively by Grigore.
As a result, the Romanians continued to exude danger from counterattacks, but the red-white-red team, which had appeared in their new uniforms, increasingly took the initiative. There were still no big chances, except for a remarkable action in the 26th minute. After an attack in several stations and a one-two between Schlager and Baumgartner, the failed Wolfsburg-Legionnaire from close range on the Romanian goalkeeper Ciprian Tatarusanu.
The second half started like the first: with a quick goal for Austria. After an unauthorized free kick for Romania, Maxim took a cross through the middle and the ball landed on Grigore’s legs, who hit the far corner (51.). The Austrians were then unable to put their opponents under decisive pressure. The only results were relatively harmless shots from Andreas Ulmer (57.) and Gregoritsch (60.). A header from Baumgartner fell just off the goal (63rd).
Posch-Patzer presented the preliminary decision
In the 70th minute, the Romanians made things clear. Maxim benefited from a totally unsuccessful back pass from Stefan posch and lifted the ball notably over goalkeeper Schlager. Four minutes later, Austria missed the fourth goal with a free kick from Gabriel Iancu jumped off the post back onto the field.
The Austrians were hopeful again in the 80th minute: Onisiwo headed in after a cross from Baumgartner. However, the first defeat in Klagenfurt could not be avoided after four wins in a row. Against Romania they lost again for the first time after four games. The first chance to make amends is again at the Wörthersee Stadium on October 7 in a test match against Greece.
In this game, the arena could once again be at least partially full of spectators. Against Romania, including players, support staff, officials, journalists, etc., there were around 350 people in the stadium, including the governor of Carinthia. Peter kaiser. After the test of strength with Greece, the Nations League will continue against Northern Ireland (October 11) and Romania (October 14).
