Austria vs Denmark
UEFA Nations League
Group A1
Ernst-Happel-Stadion
Both teams having won the first fixture headed into the 2nd matchday with the top spot up for grabs. The visitors, Denmark struck first through Højbjerg’s goal just before the half an hour mark.
Schlager found the equaliser for the home side. Just when things appeared both teams would be undefeated in the tournament; Stryger curled in the winner to take Denmark on top of Group A1.
Austria vs Denmark: Match summary
Full time score: Austria 1-2 Denmark
Goals: 28′ Højbjerg, 67′ Schlager, 84′ Stryger
Austria: Pentz; Trimmel, Posch (Danso 63), Alaba, Frieldl (Wöber 78); Seiwald; Laimer, X. Schlager, Ljubicic (Arnautović 46), Baumgartner (Sabitzer 46); Kalajdzic (Gregoritsch 46)
Denmark: Schmeichel; Andersen, Nelsson, Vestergaard (Cornelius 52), Mæhle (Stryger 66); Højbjerg, Jensen (Delaney 80); Eriksen; Kristensen, Braithwaite (Skov Olsen 52); Poulsen (Damsgaard 51)
Post match reactions
Kasper Hjulmand, Denmark coach: “It was difficult for us. Austria pushed hard over 90 minutes. We were lucky, I have to admit. But I always believe in my team.”
Ralf Rangnick, Austria coach: “We deserved at least a point. Unfortunately, we didn’t always make the right decisions in the final third. We had enough chances for at least three goals. No one can say we did not try everything.”
Marko Arnautović, Austria forward: “I am disappointed. Last time at home against Denmark [in March 2021] we lost 4-0, but today we could have won. That’s bad luck. I am proud of my 100 caps but I’m not finished yet.”
