The ÖFB selection lost 1:2 (1:1) to Norway in Oslo on Monday and has only one point after two rounds in Group 3 of League B. The decision came from a late goal by Norway’s superstar Erling Haaland (80th minute). Marcel Sabitzer (37th minute) had previously equalized the early deficit by Felix Myhre (9th minute).
ÖFB team boss Ralf Rangnick made two changes to the team that played in the 1-1 draw at the Nations League opener in Slovenia on Friday. New father Philipp Lienhart replaced Maximilian Wöber, who was suffering from knee problems, in central defence. Christoph Baumgartner, who was not yet fully fit, started in attack instead of Marko Arnautovic.
The tactical changes were greater than the personnel changes. Rangnick used a 4-2-2-2 system for the first time in a year to prevent passes to Haaland. Baumgartner and Patrick Wimmer formed the double spearhead, while captain Sabitzer moved back to the centre of midfield alongside Nicolas Seiwald. Norway’s embattled coach Ståle Solbakken fielded the top-class Haaland and Alexander Sörloth as a strike duo for the first time in his tenure.
Norway started with a lot of pressure
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- 1 Norway started with a lot of pressure
- 2 Ödegaard substituted due to injury
- 3 ÖFB final offensive went unrewarded
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The home team started with more pressure in front of 23,171 spectators in the Ullevaal Stadium and cleverly evaded Austria’s pressing with long balls. Sörloth made a good breakthrough before the 1-0 and served Myhre, who scored from just inside the penalty area into the right corner in his second international match. The Austrians initially had little access in the constant rain but very good pitch conditions. Alexander Prass, who was promoted to left-back by Rangnick, had problems in particular.
A direct shot from Phillipp Mwene after a slightly deflected cross from Prass went just wide of the far corner (29th minute). Only after Konrad Laimer, who was initially unusually deployed on the left wing, and Sabitzer swapped positions did Austria get into the game better. Laimer found Wimmer, whose through ball to Sabitzer was slightly deflected by Baumgartner. The Dortmund legionnaire scored between the legs of Norway’s goalkeeper Örjan Nyland to equalize. The ÖFB team has not only conceded a goal in nine international matches in a row, but has also scored in 22 of its last 23 matches.
Ödegaard substituted due to injury
After the break, Sabitzer again knocked on the left, but Nyland saved his shot (46th minute). The Austrians no longer had the game under as much control as they had at the end of the first half. Norway posed a threat on the left several times through substitute Antonio Nusa, but a shot from the Leipzig young star was saved by ÖFB goalkeeper Patrick Pentz at the near post (73rd minute). Before that, the Norwegians had to cope with the loss of Martin Ödegaard. The Arsenal captain had to leave the field with a possibly more serious ankle injury (66th minute).
Haaland was slow to develop – until he prevailed in a duel with Stefan Posch in the 80th minute after a long ball and scored from close range. The goal was initially disallowed, but a two-minute VAR check changed that. The heel of substitute Leopold Querfeld is believed to have cancelled out the offside. Haaland thus increased his tally to 32 goals in 35 international matches. The 24-year-old is just one goal away from Norway’s record goalscorer Jörgen Juve.
ÖFB final offensive went unrewarded
Haaland scored his first international goal at the same venue against Austria – in the ÖFB team’s 2-1 victory four years ago, also in the Nations League. Rangnick also had the offensive players Matthias Seidl, Kevin Stöger and Arnautovic on the pitch in the finish. Stöger made a few highlights, and Nyland turned a Laimer shot from an offside position around the post (90th minute). The final power play, however, went unrewarded.
The ÖFB team is not only winless in three international matches, but has also only won one of the last six duels with Norway – the 2-1 in September 2020 in the Ullevaal Stadium, which was empty due to Corona. In the last seven international matches, the Rangnick team has only won twice. In the next two Nations League matches on October 10 against Kazakhstan and three days later against the Norwegians, both in Linz, the Austrians are already under pressure.
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Norway vs Austria: Erling Haaland’s Late Goal Secures Victory for Norway
In a thrilling match, Norway edged out Austria 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League, thanks to a late goal from superstar Erling Haaland. The match, played at the Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo on Monday, saw Norway take the lead early on through Felix Myhre’s goal in the 9th minute. Marcel Sabitzer equalized for Austria in the 37th minute, but Haaland’s strike in the 80th minute sealed the win for Norway.
Tactical Changes and Struggles for Austria
Austria’s team boss, Ralf Rangnick, made two changes to the team that played in the 1-1 draw against Slovenia on Friday. New father Philipp Lienhart replaced Maximilian Wöber, who was suffering from knee problems, in central defense. Christoph Baumgartner, who was not yet fully fit, started in attack instead of Marko Arnautovic. The tactical changes, however, did not yield the desired results, as Austria struggled to gain control of the game.
Haaland’s Late Goal
Haaland, who was slow to develop in the match, finally found his mark in the 80th minute. After a long ball, Haaland prevailed in a duel with Stefan Posch and scored from close range. The goal was initially disallowed, but a two-minute VAR check changed that. The heel of substitute Leopold Querfeld is believed to have cancelled out the offside. Haaland thus increased his tally to 32 goals in 35 international matches, just one goal away from Norway’s record goalscorer Jörgen Juve.
ÖFB Final Offensive Unrewarded
Austria’s final power play, which included offensive players Matthias Seidl, Kevin Stöger, and Arnautovic, went unrewarded. Stöger made a few highlights, and Nyland turned a Laimer shot
Norway vs Austria: Erling Haaland’s Late Goal Secures Victory for Norway
In a thrilling UEFA Nations League match, Norway defeated Austria 2-1 at the Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo on Monday, September 9, 2024. The deciding goal came from Norway’s superstar Erling Haaland in the 80th minute, securing a crucial victory for the home team. Austria, on the other hand, has only one point after two rounds in Group 3 of League B.
Match Summary
The home team started strong, with Felix Myhre scoring the opening goal in the 9th minute, assisted by Alexander Sörloth. Austria struggled to gain control of the game, but Marcel Sabitzer equalized in the 37th minute with a goal between the legs of Norway’s goalkeeper Örjan Nyland.
The second half saw Norway’s Antonio Nusa threaten on the left wing, but his shot was saved by Austria’s goalkeeper Patrick Pentz. However, Haaland’s late goal sealed the win for Norway, after a VAR check confirmed the goal.
Tactical Changes and Lineup
Austria’s coach Ralf Rangnick made two changes to the team that played in the 1-1 draw against Slovenia on Friday, bringing in Philipp Lienhart and Christoph Baumgartner. Rangnick also employed a 4-2-2-2 system for the first time in a year, aiming to prevent passes to Haaland. Meanwhile, Norway’s coach Ståle Solbakken fielded Haaland and Alexander Sörloth as a strike duo for the first time in his tenure.
Injury Concerns
Austria’s ÖFB team suffered an injury blow when Martin Ödegaard was substituted due to an ankle injury in the 66th minute. Norway’s coach Solbakken also had to cope with the loss of Ödegaard, who was replaced by Antonio Nusa.
Post-Match Analysis
Haaland’s late goal was the deciding factor in Norway’s victory, as Austria failed to convert their chances. Sabitzer’s equalizing goal in the first half gave Austria hope, but their inability to capitalize on their opportunities ultimately led to defeat.
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