Austria Women’s national soccer team is the third EM participation subsequently came closer again. With a 2:1 in Ried on Tuesday as a result of one 3:0 in Copper could Slovenia confidently put in their place in the first play-off round. Celebrating and double goalscorer Sarah Puntigam and Co. presented themselves improved compared to Friday, but are still far from their top form. That’s another reason why there was so much joy before the play-off final Self-criticism announced.
“In terms of results, we confidently prevailed in both games. In terms of performance, I would still like us to correct our own mistakes in the future,” summed up the ÖFB team boss Irene Fuhrmann. In contrast to game one, this time her team found plenty of chances before the break, but didn’t score. Even after the break there were some worth seeing The combinationbut the only two hits came from Penalty spot. “Since we didn’t take advantage of the chances we had, it was a tough task again,” said the 44-year-old.
At least the efficiency of the penalty kicks was good, and Puntigam was rewarded for it 150. Part for a strong performance and crowned their anniversary game. She put both shots in the same corner and scored five of her 24 goals in the current qualifying round. For the third time, the 32-year-old, who had previously missed three good chances, was able to claim one Double pack be happy. “It was very emotional and I’m very happy that I was able to help the team. All that matters is that we are in the next round. It certainly wasn’t our best game,” said Puntigam.
Their goals were all the more important, everyone in the ÖFB camp knew that. “I take my hat off to her because she has been at this level for so long and is still hungry. She showed in the duels against Slovenia that she is right to be captain, took responsibility and scored three penalties,” said Fuhrmann. And goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger added: “Playing 150 games for Austria is a number. It has Legend status and today hers Coolness proven twice. She is a great athlete and personality.”
There too Poland the “compulsory task” Romania with a 4:1 after a 2:1 away, it comes on 29. November in Poland and December 3rd in the Vienna Generali Arena for a new edition of the qualifying duel between the two teams. Thanks to two 3-1 wins, the ÖFB selection has good memories and also the role of favorites. “It was a difficult victory away from home, but at home we performed very well. We have been warned and know that we have to go to the maximum to make our dream of going to the European Championships for the third time in a row come true,” emphasized Fuhrmann.
Poland can have a world-class striker, especially in the transition game Ewa Pajor become “very dangerous”. “I know a few players who want to go to the EURO for the first time and are motivated, so it won’t be easy,” said Puntigam. Better utilization of chances, improvement in the transition game and generally in playing with the ball are necessary. “There is definitely still room for improvement, we have to improve,” emphasized the Styrian.
Fix no role will continue Katharina Naschenweng play. The flexible outside player will have to take a few months off after a cruciate ligament operation. For legal defender Laura Wienroither It will be a race against time because of a meniscus procedure. With Celina Dough and Katharina Schiechtl Two other defense alternatives should then be available again. As well as a one-striker Eileen Campbellwho took a break on Tuesday due to a circulatory collapse. Whether with Add Piston It remains to be seen whether another attacker will be fit in time after her foot injury.