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- Ralf Rangnick (ÖFB team boss): “Of course we didn’t do everything right, but because of the conditions – space, weather, very defensive opponents – it was very important to score the two goals before half-time. The first goal was a bit of a can opener. Whenever If we moved the side in time, we had our chances to score. Unfortunately, we didn’t do that often enough, otherwise we could have created more chances to score before the break. We had a lot of possession, but not always the right solutions. 19 out of 24 possible points “You have to get it first. You have to be absolutely satisfied with that purely in terms of the number of points. We’re doing a lot well, but we’re still far from doing everything right. That’s why I’m happy that we still have five test games left before the European Championships.”
- Konrad Laimer (ÖFB goalscorer): “It was clear from the start that it wasn’t going to be an easy game – whatever the conditions. You have to stay patient, that’s what we did. Overall, we deservedly got three points, which were very important to us. It does always good to score a 1-0 against such an opponent. It makes the whole game easier. It was a very professional performance from us. We now have the chance to end the year very well. A win against Germany would be the cherry on top on top of the dessert.”
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- Philipp Lienhart (ÖFB goalscorer): “I’m really happy that I finally scored my first goal and I’m also very, very happy that we got the three points today. We were really lucky in the second minute, and after that we got into the game better. We are “We deserved to take the lead. The second half was a bit too wild, but the pitch conditions were very, very difficult. It was simply important that we won today.”
- David Alaba (ÖFB captain): “We knew in advance that it wouldn’t be easy here in this stadium against Estonia – a team that is very deep. You also need patience and you have to put the performance on the pitch. That’s why I’m proud of the team. It is It’s very good to see that we have developed further, especially in playing with the ball but also against the ball. We have become more mature as a team. But we also have the potential to become even better. The hunger in the team is quite a bit Special. We want to continue working accordingly. It was a very nice qualification, but what it’s all about in the end is next summer. I would like to tell my grandchildren about the event.”
- Xaver Schlager (ÖFB midfielder): “It’s crucial that we win. The whole team is crucial for that – that’s why we’re all over the moon. I play a lot, that helps me. I’m in the rhythm, I know what’s important. I’m glad that I got so much match practice “You learn in every game.”
- Klaus Mitterdorfer (ÖFB President): “It was important that we won. Even though we had already qualified, the whole team took on the task with great concentration and focus. We have the chance to finish first or be the best runner-up in the group. But it was also important that “The path continues so successfully. You can feel the enthusiasm of the fans. You can feel that there is a solidarity.”
- Thomas Häberli (Estonia team boss): “If you concede two easy goals, you can’t be happy with your performance. But my players fought to the limit. Austria has great quality, they played great throughout the European Championship qualification, even in the defeat against Belgium. Austria can Be proud of this national team.”
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