Goalless draw against Viktoria Pilsen

Coach Thorsten Fink decided to occupy the vacant position in the central defence with Patrizio Stronati, Christoph Martschinko again began left in the back four. This time Felipe Pires began in the midfield and Larry Kayode as solo-striker.

Viktoria Pilsen coach Roman Pivarník had the winning team from the weekend play, only Tomas Poznar replaced Michal Duris.

Rightly denied goal during the first half

A rather cautious start was presented to the 16,500 spectators in the Ernst-Happel-Stadium. The first shot at the goal came from Horava, but did not present any danger for Robert Almer (14.). Afterwards the “Violets” found in the game as well. Alexander Grünwald struck a good cross directed at Kayode. The Nigerian irritated the goalkeeper who let him pass, but he stood offside - the hit was rightly withdrawn (19.). The Czech goalkeeper Kozacik saved a good shot from Felipe Pires with difficulties (24.). However, with a header from Stronati after a free-kick by Raphael Holzhauser the keeper did not have any problems (30.). An intensive, but poor at goal scenes first half came to an end -0:0

Wrongly denied goal during the second half

Viktoria Pilsen came out of the dressing room much more motivated, but FK Austria Wien had the first chance during the second half: Pires gracefully accepted a pass, but was disturbed by a Czech defender (48.). After fifteen minutes the “Violets” switched to a higher gear, Petar Filipovic could not utilize a free-kick from Holzhauser – a great chance to take the lead (61.). Alexander Grünwald sent Larry Kayode with a perfect pass on a journey. Our striker scored, but the goal - this time wrongly - was denied by the referee (64.). After a corner and a header from Poznar FC Pilsen had a good chance of a goal but Robert Almer made the save (71.) Pires passed to Alexander Grünwald but no one was there for his square pass (79.).

For the final phase Thorsten Fink brought Ismael Tajouri- Shradi and Kevin Friesenbichler for Venuto and Larry Kayode. Unfortunately very promising free-kicks from Alex Grünwald (88.) and Raphael Holzhauser (89.) did not bring the desired success, the game ended goalless.

FK Austria Wien - FC Viktoria Pilsen 0:0

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