Goalie Alexander Schlager: “The Austria train continues”

There were times when Austria’s national soccer team might not have won such a match. The bottom line is a 1-0 win over Cyprus, Ralf Rangnick’s protégés remain without loss of points on the 2026 World Cup.

The audience has earned a Roman one in the Raiffeisen-Arena, which was completely sold out with 16,300 fans. The tailwind from the ranks was huge and had a massive share of the experience of achievement. The players who traveled back to the camp to Windischgarsten after the final whistle to appreciate this.

On Tuesday (8.45 p.m.) in Zenica against group leader Bosnia-Herzegovina, an increase is definitely needed: “From the energy and the intensity comes a little more towards us. But if we can call up our performance, I am confident that we can also win there,” said striker Michael Gregoritsch, who had replaced the hapless Marko Arnautovic after changing sides.

“We showed mentality”

Marcel Sabitzer became the match winner, who converted the decisive penalty against Cyprus in the 54th minute. “There are no small nations, we really had to ark today. It wasn’t our best game, we know that. We showed mentality, pushed and got the three points. I always have a good feeling with penalties, I had to take on responsibility,” I said, “said the Dortmund legionnaire.

Goalie Alexander Schlager also had a large part: “The victory is very good. We know how to classify it correctly. The Austria train continues. The next examination continues on Tuesday,” said the former LASK goalkeeper: “Of course I am pleased that I could help the team. I am grateful when I get in the national team.” Schlager completely justified the trust of team boss Ralf Rangnick.

“You can already give the penalty”

After the change of sides, Christoph Baumgartner, who took out the penalty, also turned: “Unfortunately too many ball losses. It was not an easy game for the whole team. I was the first to be on the ball in the penalty area, I immediately feel that he hits me correctly. The contact is relatively clear. In my view, you can already give the penalty,” said the Leipzig offensive man. “Such games in which the opponent defends with a man and mouse are not easy. Ask for Germany.” The DFB selection had lost 0: 2 in Slovakia.

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