Christoph Lang secured a late 1-1 draw for Austria in their Nations League away match in Kosovo. The striker scored in the 85th minute from a Sasa Kalajdzic assist, cancelling out Fisnik Asllani's opener for the hosts.
The Match
Austria dominated with 64 percent possession but struggled to convert their chances. Fisnik Asllani finally broke the deadlock for the hosts in the 70th minute, assisted by Edon Zhegrova. Head coach Ralf Rangnick responded with attacking substitutions, introducing Kalajdzic and Lang. The move paid off when Lang struck the late equaliser. Lumbardh Dellova received a late yellow card for Kosovo in added time.
Their recent form reads two wins, two draws, and one loss from the last five outings.
The next fixture is at home against the Republic of Ireland on November 14. The last meeting between the two sides ended in a 2-2 draw just days ago.
Austria remain three points clear at the top of Nations League Group B3 after the 1:1 draw in Kosovo. Manager Ralf Rangnick confirmed his side emerged from the entire international window unbeaten. Their recent form across the last five matches shows two wins, two draws and one loss. The next home game against Ireland will be played in Linz on November 14.
The Austrian FA confirmed the team goes into the final two group games in November as leaders of Nations League Group B3 with eight points from four matches. Team manager Ralf Rangnick said, "We have set the course for winning the group and promotion to League A."
The Austrian FA confirmed the team enters the final two group games in November as leaders of Nations League Group B3 with eight points from four matches. Team manager Ralf Rangnick said: "We have set the course for winning the group and promotion to League A."
