0:0 in the home game against AEL Limassol

Raphael Holzhauser instead of Dominik Prokop, Kevin Friesenbichler instead of Christoph Monschein - Thorsten Fink made two changes after the disappointing tipico Bundesliga start in Altach.

Limassol coach Bruno Baltazar changed his team one position after the victory against Progrès Niedercorn: Fidelis started in the defensive midfield instead of Mários Nikolaou.

Slightly more chances for the guests

In a balanced initial phase both teams came to one good chance: Kevin Friesenbichler missed a cross from Felipe Pires (9') on the other side Lafrance headed towards the goal after a corner from Arthur (11'). A good counter attack for the “Violets” by Alexander Grünwald, Ismael Tajouri-Shradi came to a finish, but his shot was deflected to a corner (18'). The “Violets” were lucky when Sassi had already overcome Osman Hadzikic but only struck the outer net (19'). Holzhauser tried to surprise Limassol goalkeeper Vozinha, but his long shot was a bit too high (21').

The “Violets” increased the pressure towards the middle of the first half, especially Felipe Pires was a threat. An artistic scissor kick by Kevin Friesenbichler went over the goal (30'), a shot by Arthur next to the goal (33'). After a free kick from Holzhauser, Grünwald came to the ball, his shot from a promising position was blocked (36'). Arruabarrena hit the bar just before the break, with a 0-0 it went in the halftime break.

Austria increased the pressure, no goal wanted to be scored

FK Austria Wien had the first chance in the second half: A shot forwarded by Friesenbichler reached Grünwald, who failed at Vozinha (54'). Avraam’s shot went just wide (57'), afterwards it was the home team’s turn again. Friesenbichler missed a ball into the box by Holzhauser, a shot by Tajouri-Shradi narrowly missed the goal (59', 66'). Jens Stryger Larsen was forced to leave the field with an injury, David de Paula replaced the Danes.

The “Violets” upped the tempo, after a nice move over several stations Holzhauser came to a finish but shot over the goal (70'). After a cross by Tajouri, Petar Filipovic's header was too weak (72'). A long shot from Alexander Grünwald was parried by Vozinha (73'), right before Felipe Pires had the biggest chance of the game: A blocked shot by Grünwald lost its way to the long corner, Pires missed the empty goal from a short distance (77'). In minute 79 the ball landed in the goal, but Alexander Grünwald was standing offside after a header from Westermann.

Thorsten Fink brought fresh forces with Christoph Monschein and Dominik Prokop. Kevin Friesenbichler and Ismael Tajouri-Shradi left the field. But the result did not change, the last shot by Holzhauser went over the bar (90' + 5'). With a 0-0 in their luggage FK Austria Wien travels to Cyprus for the return match.

FK Austria Wien - AEL Limassol 0:0

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