“We are perfectly prepared,” assures Stefanie Enzinger, who only scored the equalizer in the 90th minute in the first duel on October 26, 2021 in Belfast. This time it should be a complete success in the 200th country match of an ÖFB women’s selection.
In any case, the world rankings favor the hostesses. Austria is in 21st place, Northern Ireland in 46th place. “I’m convinced that we’ll win,” says team manager Irene Fuhrmann with confidence. The two Upper Austrians Laura Wienroither (FC Arsenal) and Lisa Kolb (SC Freiburg) also share the optimism.
Schnaderbeck is out
However, the preparation for the key match did not go smoothly. Three players had tested positive for the corona virus at their clubs: striker Nicole Billa (Hoffenheim) and Carina Wenninger (FC Bayern) have now passed the medical check and returned to training. The traffic light is red for Viktoria Schnaderbeck (Tottenham). Sarah Zadrazil (knee) and Julia Hickelsberger-Füller (muscular problems) are also affected. “We have to concentrate on the essentials and accept the situation as it is. We have shown in the recent past that we can deal with difficulties,” stressed Fuhrmann.
Incidentally, on Tuesday (7 p.m.) there will also be an encounter with bottom-placed Latvia in Wiener Neustadt.
Source: Nachrichten
