Defeat in Pilsen – Austria eliminated in the group stage

A victory in Pilsen was demanded, Thorsten Fink started with his usual starting line-up. Only Dominik Prokop replaced the ruled out Alexander Grünwald. Raphael Holzhauser led the “Violets” as captain in the Doosan Arena.

Viktoria Pilsen coach Roman Pivarnik had to start without David Limbersky, Jan Kovarik took his position as left back. In addition, compared to the 2-0 victory against Brno, Jan Kopic started instead of the injured Roman Hubnik.

Spectacular first half with the “Violets” in the lead

The first shot of the game came from Felipe Pires (2'), but then Austria’s defense had to keep the ball from their goal. Osman Hadzikic kept the “Violets” from an early deficit, in a one on one duel against Kopic he saved the ball on to the post (3'). Shortly after, Krmencik's headed dangerously, and the ball hit the bar again - the “Violets” were in luck (4').

After the turbulent initial phase, however, the “Violets” took over the game. Pires caught a kick out from goalkeeper Kozacik but on his way to the goal Hejda kept him using unfair means. Referee Boiko immediately decided on a penalty shot, and Hejda had to leave the field (18'). Raphael Holzhauser stepped up and placed the ball in the left, lower corner - 1:0 for the Viennese (19').

Pivarnik then moved Hromada to the internal defense. Zeman shoved Pires in the penalty area but this time the referee's whistle remained silent (21'). From that point on FK Austria Wien had the game well under control and when they did not they still had Hadzikic, who defused a shot by Krmencik (34'). Jens Stryger Larsen took a great pass from Raphael Holzhauser but was not able to put the ball past Kozacik. Prokop's follow-up shot was blocked to a corner (39'). This of course was a case for Holzhauser, who served Lukas Rotpuller – a header - 0:2 (40')!

Unfortunately the 2-goal advantage could not be taken into the break as Viktoria Pilsen was successful after a corner (43'). With the 2:1 from the “Violets” point of view it went into the half-time break.

Tears after the final whistle

The second half started calmly, a small chance for the hosts was cleared by Petar Filipovic (53'). Larry Kayode tried a shot from great distance, but the ball went far over the goal (59'). Shortly after, Kayode passed to Dominik Prokop, who missed the great pass by an inch (62'). On the other side, Duris took a shot which went by the goal (66'). Thorsten Fink replaced Dominik Prokop with Kevin Friesenbichler. Out of nowhere Viktoria Pilsen made the equalizer, Horava kicked the ball to Duris, who scored 2-2 (72').

A shot from Pires went just by (76'). This was his last action, the Brazilian made room for Ismael Tajouri-Shradi. Tajouri-Shradi started with a cross to Kayode but his header was too soft (79'). Pilsen had nothing to lose and threw everything in the front, and after a cross from Zeman, Duris scored again - 3-2 (84'). Larry Kayode missed the last chance of the game (89'), FK Austria Wien lost 3-2 against Viktoria Pilsen.

FC Viktoria Pilsen - FK Austria Wien 3:2 (1:2)

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