Austria's women start strongly, but still lose clearly against Germany

Austria's women start strongly, but still lose clearly against Germany

In an exciting Nations League duel, the Austrian footballers had to take a bitter defeat. Although Alexander Schriebl's team achieved early lead against Germany in the first half, the game in the Max Morlock Stadium in Nuremberg ended 1: 4. Annabel Schasching scored in the third minute and brought the ÖFB women to the front, but the DFB women reacted strongly and equalized before half-time. It was Laura Freelgang, who achieved the equalization in the 39th minute after a free kick, as is also reported on today.at.

The turning point of the game

The second half showed a different picture. The Germans pushed for the lead and increasingly put the Austrians under pressure. Linda Dallmann scored the 2-1 in the 55th minute, which is seen as a sticking point of the game. "That took the wind out of our sails a bit," said team boss Schriebl after the game. Other goals from Giovanna Hoffmann (70th minute) and Vivien Endemann (82nd minute) finally made the defeat for Austria bitter.

A Highlight of the game was Carina Brunold's starting eleven debut, which, after her debut against Scotland, was on the pitch from the start. Despite the early tour, the game shows that Austria's women have to improve against strong opponents. "We often had to run after," it costs strength, "summed up goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger. For the ÖFB women on April 4th, the Nations League will continue against the Netherlands, where they will try to complete their first game days with a better result, as well as with vienna.at can be read.