2 – 2
“Troy Parrott opens the scoring with a clinical finish from Adam Idah's headed pass after Ireland had already threatened through Ryan Manning efforts”
Pivotal“Parrott doubles Ireland's advantage from the penalty spot right on half-time after Nicolas Seiwald fouled Ryan Manning in the box”
Pivotal“Alexander Prass pulls one back for Austria after a VAR review, converting from the center of the box after a Laimer effort was saved moments earlier”
Pivotal“Michael Gregoritsch completes the comeback with a superb free-kick finish into the bottom corner, levelling the match at 2-2”
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Republic of Ireland
Austria
Outstanding performance
Republic of Ireland•AttackerIreland made the perfect start, with Troy Parrott punishing Austria twice before half-time to give the hosts a seemingly commanding 2-0 lead at the break. But Austria, who dominated possession (58%) and out-shot Ireland 16-9 throughout, finally made their control count after the interval, with Alexander Prass and substitute Michael Gregoritsch scoring within six minutes of each other to snatch a 2-2 draw. Caoimhín Kelleher's five saves kept Ireland in it as Austria's territorial dominance eventually told, with the visitors creating three big chances to Ireland's two. For Ireland, it's a result that feels like two points lost rather than one gained, having led by two goals against a side dominating the underlying numbers; for Austria, the comeback underlines genuine quality in their ranks despite being second-best for large stretches of the first half.
How entertaining was this match?
Jayson Molumby of the Republic of Ireland wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Sasa Kalajdzic of Austria.
Ryan Manning from the Republic of Ireland misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box after a set piece situation.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Attempt missed. Alexander Prass (Austria) takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's just a bit too high. He was assisted by Sasa Kalajdzic, who provided a headed pass.
Alexander Prass's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Sasa Kalajdzic, who provided a headed pass.
Attempt blocked. Stefan Posch from Austria has a right-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box that is blocked.
Substitution for the Republic of Ireland: Thomas Cannon comes on for Jack Moylan.
Corner awarded to Austria after Conor Coventry concedes.
Max Wöber of Austria receives a yellow card for a foul.
Jayson Molumby from the Republic of Ireland wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Max Wöber commits a foul for Austria.
Foul committed by John Egan of the Republic of Ireland.
Sasa Kalajdzic from Austria wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Ryan Manning Yellow CardRyan Manning of the Republic of Ireland receives a yellow card for a foul.
Ryan Manning of the Republic of Ireland commits a foul.
Patrick Wimmer from Austria is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Michael Gregoritsch from Austria misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it too high. The assist came from Sasa Kalajdzic, who provided a headed pass.
Attempt saved. Florian Wiegele (Austria) saves a right-footed shot from Dara O'Shea (Republic of Ireland) taken from the center of the box, aimed at the top center of the goal.
Goal! The score is now 2-2 as Michael Gregoritsch scores for Austria with a left-footed shot from a free kick into the bottom left corner.
Foul committed by John Egan of the Republic of Ireland.
Alexander Prass from Austria is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Substitution for the Republic of Ireland: Jake O'Brien comes on for James Abankwah.
Substitution for the Republic of Ireland: Chiedozie Ogbene comes on for Troy Parrott.
VAR decision confirms a goal for the Republic of Ireland, making it 2-1 against Austria. Alexander Prass scored.
assist: Patrick Wimmer
Goal! Republic of Ireland 2, Austria 1. Alexander Prass scores for Austria with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the high center of the goal, assisted by Patrick Wimmer. The goal is awarded after a VAR review.
Attempt saved. Konrad Laimer's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Caoimhín Kelleher. The assist came from Michael Gregoritsch.
Corner awarded to the Republic of Ireland after being conceded by Max Wöber.
Patrick Wimmer from Austria is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Dara O'Shea commits a foul for the Republic of Ireland.
Substitution for Austria: Alexander Prass comes on for Romano Schmid.
Jack Moylan of the Republic of Ireland is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Patrick Wimmer of Austria.
Liam Kitching commits a foul for the Republic of Ireland.
Patrick Wimmer from Austria wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Substitution for the Republic of Ireland: Liam Kitching comes on for Liam Scales.
Substitution for the Republic of Ireland: Jayson Molumby comes on for Adam Idah.
Austria is called offside as Phillipp Mwene is caught in an offside position.
Foul committed by Adam Idah of the Republic of Ireland.
Philipp Lienhart wins a free kick for Austria in the defensive half.
Foul committed by James Abankwah of the Republic of Ireland.
Romano Schmid wins a free kick for Austria on the left wing.
James AbankwahYellow CardJames Abankwah from the Republic of Ireland receives a yellow card for a serious foul.
Attempt saved. Stefan Posch from Austria takes a right-footed shot from over 40 yards on the right wing, but it is saved in the top center of the goal by Caoimhín Kelleher of the Republic of Ireland. The assist comes from Konrad Laimer.
Conor Coventry commits a foul for the Republic of Ireland.
Konrad Laimer from Austria is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Liam Scales from the Republic of Ireland is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Patrick Wimmer of Austria.
Conor Coventry commits a handball for the Republic of Ireland.
Jack Moylan from the Republic of Ireland wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Max Wöber commits a foul for Austria.
Foul committed by Jack Moylan of the Republic of Ireland.
Phillipp Mwene from Austria is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Finn Azaz of the Republic of Ireland.
Xaver Schlager from Austria is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Finn Azaz from the Republic of Ireland is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Sasa Kalajdzic of Austria.
James Abankwah from the Republic of Ireland is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Romano Schmid of Austria.
Substitution for Austria: Konrad Laimer comes on for Nicolas Seiwald.
Substitution for Austria: Michael Gregoritsch comes on for Carney Chukwuemeka.
The second half begins with the match score at Republic of Ireland 2, Austria 0.
Substitution for Austria: Max Wöber comes on for David Affengruber.
The first half ends with the Republic of Ireland leading 2-0 against Austria.
Troy Parrott of the Republic of Ireland wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by David Affengruber of Austria.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of added time.
Goal! Troy Parrott scores for the Republic of Ireland with a right-footed shot into the bottom right corner. The score is now Republic of Ireland 2, Austria 0.
Penalty awarded to the Republic of Ireland as Ryan Manning is fouled in the penalty area.
Nicolas Seiwald concedes a penalty for Austria after committing a foul in the penalty area.
Jack Moylan from the Republic of Ireland wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Phillipp Mwene of Austria.
Corner awarded to the Republic of Ireland after Phillipp Mwene concedes.
Corner awarded to Austria after Liam Scales concedes.
Attempt saved. Patrick Wimmer's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the top right corner by Caoimhín Kelleher. The shot was assisted by Sasa Kalajdzic.
Corner awarded to Austria after a concession by Caoimhín Kelleher.
Troy Parrott from the Republic of Ireland misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the left. Ryan Manning provided the assist with a cross after a set piece situation.
Finn Azaz from the Republic of Ireland is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Xaver Schlager of Austria.
Ryan Manning from the Republic of Ireland is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Patrick Wimmer of Austria.
Romano Schmid from Austria commits a handball.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Patrick Wimmer's right-footed shot from outside the box for Austria is blocked.
Corner awarded to Austria after Liam Scales concedes.
Delay in the match in Austria.
Finn Azaz from the Republic of Ireland is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Romano Schmid of Austria.
Stefan Posch's header from the center of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Caoimhín Kelleher. The attempt was assisted by Romano Schmid's cross.
Corner awarded to Austria after a concession by Liam Scales.
Attempt saved. Patrick Wimmer's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Caoimhín Kelleher in the center of the goal.
Attempt missed. Romano Schmid's header from the center of the box goes to the right, assisted by Stefan Posch.
Corner awarded to the Republic of Ireland after David Affengruber concedes.
Nicolas Seiwald from Austria misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, sending it too high. He was assisted by Sasa Kalajdzic.
Foul committed by Jack Moylan of the Republic of Ireland.
Xaver Schlager from Austria is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Conor Coventry commits a foul for the Republic of Ireland.
Carney Chukwuemeka from Austria wins a free kick on the right wing.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Delay in the match in Austria.
James Abankwah from the Republic of Ireland is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Carney Chukwuemeka (Austria).
Attempt missed. Romano Schmid's right-footed shot from the right side of the box goes wide to the right, assisted by Carney Chukwuemeka.
assist: Adam Idah
Goal! The Republic of Ireland leads 1-0 against Austria. Troy Parrott scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, assisted by Adam Idah's headed pass.
Foul committed by Sasa Kalajdzic of Austria.
Ryan Manning's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Finn Azaz provided the assist.
Ryan Manning's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Finn Azaz.
Nicolas Seiwald commits a foul for Austria.
James Abankwah from the Republic of Ireland wins a free kick on the right wing.
Conor Coventry's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Troy Parrott provided the assist.
Adam Idah from the Republic of Ireland misses a header from the center of the box, sending the ball to the right. Ryan Manning provided the cross.
Romano Schmid wins a free kick for Austria in the defensive half.
Jack Moylan commits a foul for the Republic of Ireland.
Attempt missed. Sasa Kalajdzic from Austria takes a right-footed shot from over 35 yards, but it goes just a bit too high. Romano Schmid provided the assist after a fast break.
First half begins.
Ireland bounce back from a shock Kosovo defeat with a confident 3-0 win over Israel, but now face a red-hot Austria side that has won both its Nations League B games. With Group 3 wide open, Dublin hosts a genuine litmus test of Ireland's promotion credentials against the early pacesetters.
