Monschein and Holzhauser score – away victory in Osijek

Petar Filipovic left the team and went to Turkey, coach Thorsten Fink started with Abdul Kadiri Mohammed in the central defense. David de Paula replaced Ismael Tajouri-Shradi on the right wing, Christoph Monschein started as striker instead of Kevin Friesenbichler.

The Croatians, still undefeated in the championship, this season, started the game with nine fresh players. Only goalkeeper Malenica and midfielder Petrovikj remained in the starting line-up after the 3:2 away victory against Lokomotiva Zagreb.

Deficit, missed penalty shot, equalizer - turbulent first half

The “Violets” own the ball in the beginning, the Croatians, however have more dangerous chances. Jens Stryger Larsen cleared the first promising attack from Ejupi (9'). Shortly after our back-four had no chance against a quickly played free-kick from Osijek, Ejupi scored the 1:0 (15'). Tarkan Serbest tried to equalize, but his shot from 30 meters hit the bar (17'). In minute 19, Kadiri fouled Sorsa and referee Aytekin gave a penalty shot. Barisic stepped up but luckily hit the bar.

The “Violets” were motivated again: after ground work by Dominik Prokop, Christoph Monschein scores into the far corner - 1:1 (26'). A cross from Larsen reached Prokop, his finish was deflected to a corner (30'). FK Austria was especially good on the right side over Larsen and de Paula, Osijek continued to counterattack. Stryger Larsen had the last chance of the first half (45') after assist by Felipe Pires, with the 1:1 the deserved break started.

Holzhauser turns the game

Both teams started the second half restrained, but Christoph Martschinko was on the spot during a small chance by Lyopa (54'). In minute 60 the game started to be faster again, Dominik Prokop milked a free-kick around the edge of the box, Raphael Holzhauser stepped up and his shot was unstoppable - 1:2 (60').

A cross from Bockaj could not be used by Grezda (61'). In return, the “Violets” had a great chances but Pires failed on Malenica, de Paula missed the promising rebound (62'). A shot by Grezda went over the goal (63'), while Heiko Westermann and Kadiri cleared against Ejupi (69'). After a counterattack by Prokop, Monschein did not finish as successfully as in the first half (70').

FK Austria Wien had the game under control, Ejupi tried twice via header but could not endanger Osman Hadzikic’s goal (72', 79'). Thorsten Fink brought Kevin Friesenbichler and Ismael Tajouri-Shradi for Monschein and Prokop. During the stoppage time David Cancola came into the game as well. The result stayed the same and Austria has an excellent starting position for the return game in St. Pölten.

NK Osijek - FK Austria Wien 1:2 (1:1)

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