Liberation strike under new team boss: ÖFB women beat Slovenia

The Dane wanted more chances and more compactness in his first game as ÖFB team boss. There were more chances against Slovenia, roughly in the 4th and 5th minutes Chiara D’Angelovon Sophie Hillebrand (20th), or several corners in the final phase of the first half.

Due to misunderstandings on the offensive, the But opportunities were sometimes given away carelessly. Die desired compactness The team sometimes missed things at first. Above all, the stronger occupation of the attacking third by the Austrian offensive was noticeable, even if it was not initially reflected in anything tangible.

On the other hand, the Slovenians also repeatedly had chances. A lot of it was about the previous one SKN captain Mateja Zver downtown. But Mariella El Sherifwho played with an injured finger, was able to put herself in a strong position and radiated a lot of confidence.

Naschenweng makes it 1-0

The relief came after the start of the second half, in which the Austrians started with more pressure. After a cross from D’Angelo came Julia Hickelsberger-Füller Just got the ball in front of the goal, but the goalkeeper Zala Mersnik clarified with – initially – good luck. Eileen Campbell disturbed the defense when clearing and that’s what happened Katharina Naschenweng got to the ball in the six-yard box and hit the net ice-cold – 1-0. (55.).

The Austrians were still able to create a few chances, Annabel Schasching For example, Naschenweng hit the crossbar (72′) with a strong long-range shot (62′), a little later D’Angelo came on after strong preparatory work from the substitute Barbara Dunst to the header, but too safe.

In the final phase, El Sherif also distinguished himself several times. In a set piece situation in the very last minute, the Slovenians hit the crossbar. In the end, the Austrians held their lead despite pressure from the guests. It remained 1-0.

On Tuesday we will play away against the Norwegians. If they can hold on to third place in the group, the Austrians will have a better starting position for the World Cup playoffs in the fall.