Unrewarded Rise: Braga Takes the Lead
Austria loses 0:2 in Braga and must catch up in the return match. The Vienna team hopes for a turnaround in the second half.
The Vienna team showed an improvement in the second half, but it was not enough to overtake the lead of the Portuguese. The Spanish striker Pau Victor scored a penalty kick (25), Diego Rodrigues (88) then scored late to seal the win.
Austria goalkeeper Samuel Sahin-Radlinger had previously defused a penalty kick from Victor (84). The return match in Vienna takes place next Thursday (20.30).
What's next?
Austria must catch up in the return match to still win the game. The Vienna team hopes for a turnaround in the second half and must give everything to overtake the lead of the Portuguese.
League Situation
Austria is currently in 2nd place in the World Cup with 4 points and a record of 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss from 3 games. The Vienna team is 5 points behind the leaders Argentina.
Next Games
Austria will face Israel in the next round (home, 24 September). The Vienna team must give everything to overtake the lead of the Portuguese and make it to the next round.
