Austria's women go 0: 6 against Germany-shock defeat!

Austria's women go 0: 6 against Germany-shock defeat!

Austria's women's football national team had to accept a painful defeat in the last group game of the Nations League. On Tuesday evening, the team lost 0: 6 against Germany in the Generali Arena in Vienna in front of 5,150 spectators. This defeat is not only a setback under coach Alexander Schriebl, but also the highest bankruptcy in the history of the Austrian women's football, such as [OE24] (https://www.oe24.at/sport/fussball/nationalteam/frauen/nach-horror- halfzeit-oefb-ge-beutical- Unter/636001926) reported.

The gates for Germany fell in a rapid episode, starting with Sydney Lohmann, who scored after 15 seconds. Lea Schüller (9th), Selina Cerci (26th), Klara Bühl (31st) and Laura Freiang (43.) before the half -time break scored more goals. Austria was still 1: 4 in the first leg, but had kept well for 60 minutes. This year's defeat is all the more painful due to the high number of gate, since the team had never lost more than five goals difference, as the Krone found.

debut and changes

A remarkable aspect of the game was the debut of Mariella El Sherif in the goal, which Manuela Zinsberger replaced. Under the pressure of the situation, Schriebl made four changes in the starting eleven compared to the previous game against Scotland. Captain Sarah Puntigam and Annabel Schasching remained on the bench at the beginning, which caused a surprise unforeseen by the course of the game.

Despite the clear defeat, the Austrian players had some chances, but could not land a hit. Julia Hickelsberger-Füller and Viktoria Pinther gave numerous options. El Sherif showed good reflexes and was able to ward off some shots, but was ultimately powerless at most goals.

after half time

With a triple exchange at the beginning of the second half, Austria tried to turn the game. Although the team showed more initiative, it was unsuccessful in the final, which further increased the frustrating character of the game. The next challenge is waiting with the play-off at the end of October to secure the whereabouts in League A. The opponent will be drawn in Nyon on Friday.

The negative experience of Tuesday could also affect the perception of women's football in Austria. Despite the high defeat, interest in women's football has increased in recent years, not least because of the successes such as third place in the European Championship 2017 and participation in the quarter -finals of the EM 2022. Around 20,000 women and girls are currently active in football, but there are still certain hurdles that have to be overcome. Women's football has gained in importance, but still suffers from old roles and an unequal support compared to men's football, as 12termann notes.