Naschenweng places the cover on it: Austria conquers North Ireland

After the loss in the opening game against England, Austria relied upon three fresh players in the starting XI: Coach Irene Fuhrmann replaced Naschenweng, Wienroither (Corona) and Feiersinger with Hickelsberger-Füller, Schiechtl and Höbinger.

The ÖFB women went into the video game as favorites against the Northern Irish as well as played rather superiorly. North Ireland were barely able to damage cost-free from their own half for lengthy stretches and also postured no danger in the game going forward.

Prior to the modification of sides, Austria just developed another possibility, however Burns steered Dunst's flick to the crossbar thanks to a flying insert (42'). The uneventful initial fifty percent finished with a narrow lead.

Burns oversight goes unpunished

The second round began quite meticulously as well as Austria allowed the round run via their own ranks. In the 65th min, Dunst supplied the initial enjoyment in the second fifty percent and tested Burns with a long-range shot. The Northern Ireland goalkeeper let the round slip via her fingers, but from there it cruised over the bar.

Austria just supplied quality quickly before the end: Jokerin Naschheng finished a counterattack for the initial choice (88th). Consequently, Austria maintains their chance of reaching the quarter-finals and gathers three factors, while Northern Ireland sits last.