NEWS
Thanks to Billa's Super-Sub Goal! ÖFB Women Lay Foundation in Kosovo
The red-white-red women are more successful on Pristina's 'pitch' than the men recently. If they secure advancement, Switzerland likely awaits.
The ÖFB women take the lead in the World Cup qualification playoff in Kosovo! They secure a 2-1 away victory in the first leg in Pristina.
Under identically poor pitch conditions as recently seen with the men in Pristina, the hosts take the lead: Following a counter-attack, star player Memeti secures the lead (14').
In response, the red-white-red immediately hit the crossbar through Campbell, and it isn't until the 37th minute that their playing superiority translates into the equalizer: Schöffel gets to a Hanshaw cross after Höbinger misses.
If They Advance, Likely Against Switzerland
Although Austria pressed for a long time after the change of ends, the decision didn't come until the final phase: Billa, who had been substituted in 20 minutes earlier, first headed against the crossbar but was then able to successfully follow up (81').
This establishes a foundation for advancement, which must be completed on Tuesday (from 6:00 PM) at the Sport-Club Stadium in Vienna.
In the second and final round for a World Cup ticket, they will likely face Switzerland, who won their first leg against Israel away 7-3.
