On 16 November, one of the Euro 2024 football matches took place. Estonia and Austria met.
Euro-2024
Estonia - Austria - 0:2 (0:2)
Goals: Laimer (26), P. Linhart (40)
Austria defeated Estonia in a European Championship qualifying match held at the A. Le Coq Arena. The first goal was scored in the 26th minute when Austria's K. Laimer hit the net, giving the team the lead. This goal set the tone for the rest of the match as Austria controlled the game. Shortly before the break, the Austrians increased their lead with a goal by P. Linhart in the 40th minute, leaving Estonia with a difficult task for the second half. At the start of the second half, Austria made their first substitution, bringing on M. Arnautovic instead of K. Laimer. Estonia responded with substitutions in the 60th minute, bringing on G. Tunov and R.R. Shein. However, despite their best efforts, Estonia could not get back into the game. Austria continued to make tactical changes, replacing M. Gregoric with S. Kalajdzic in the 63rd minute. Kalajdzic. In the 64th minute, another substitution followed - K. Baumgartner replaced R. Schmid.
Estonia, hoping for a breakthrough, made two substitutions in the 71st minute, bringing on B. Vastsuk and S. Zenov. Zenov. The final flurry of substitutions came as both teams looked to keep their energy and the scoreboard ticking over. In the 76th minute, X. Schlager replaced M. Seidl in the Austrian midfield. Schlager. Estonia followed suit in the 83rd minute, replacing M. Poom with R. Peetson. In the last minutes of the match the Austrians made their last substitution: M. Sabitzer replaced F. Kainz. Despite Estonia's efforts and several substitutions, the Austrians held their defence. The score 0:2 remained until the final whistle, giving Austria a crucial victory in the qualifying campaign for the European Championship. This match demonstrated Austria's ability to control the game and capitalise on their chances. Estonia fought valiantly, but could not find a break through the well-organised Austrian defence. With this win, Austria will look to build on their success and continue their impressive performance in the European Championship qualifiers.
The next round of matches awaits the opponents: Sweden vs Estonia.
| Estonia national team | Austrian national team | |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Kicks to the goal | 4 |
| 6 | Kicks | 16 |
| 1 | Blocked shots | 5 |
| 3 | Penalty kicks | 12 |
| 3 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
| 5 | Offences | 5 |
| 1 | Corner | 3 |
| 5 | Offsides | 1 |
| 31% | Ball possession | 69% |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Keeper saves | 0 |
| 328 | Total assists | 726 |
| 228 | Accurate assists | 628 |
| 70% | Accuracy of passes | 87% |