SKN narrowly missed the sensation in the Champions League

Austria’s women’s team has already caused some sensations. There was almost one in Viola Park on Wednesday night Champions League could be admired. St. Pölten fully challenged Manchester City in their alternative quarters in Vienna. The SKN lost against the title candidate after a 2:1 lead late, but still 2:3.

St. Pölten had like Trainer Liese Brancao announced boldly started. But the favorite’s first attack featured an impressive combination of technique and power: after a pass he moved into the backcourt Alanna Kennedy actually unsustainable from 30 meters. The ball hit the net from the post – 0:1 (6th).

As the goalkeeper who got fit in time after a concussion Carina Schlueter Many of them thought that they had to prevent an own goal in the 9th minute 3,116 visitors in Viola Park of the possible debacle. After all, City had beaten defending champions Barcelona 2-0 at the start.

The performance of the pace setter was particularly impressive Yui Hasegawawho probably studies exactly what men’s coach is Pep Guardiola from his favorite six Rodri expected: The Japanese woman attracted the balls like a magnet and distributed them.

Surprisingly strong

But the SKN did not allow themselves to be intimidated, showed a technically demanding passing game and was able to repeatedly combine their way out of the high-pressure area. As Kamila Dubcova pulled away, a murmur went through the main stand for the first time (14th). With a wonderful save from Schlüter against the star striker Chloe Kelly cheers erupted (38th).

That’s why it was actually possible for the “Wolfs” to celebrate the equalizer three minutes later. Sunk after a corner Melanie Brunnthaler the ball from a short distance.

For the second half it should be a joker Khadija Shaw – the tall center forward is also called “the female Haaland” – but the SKN took the lead. A fine shot from Dubcova landed in the top corner – 2:1 (53rd).

The lead only lasted four minutes before the goal was scored Aoba Fujino per Volley.

After 80 minutes and a corner, the score was 2:3 Mary Fowlers Header.

The SKN was at eye level until the end, but remains without points after two games.