“David Affengruber opens the scoring with a header from a set piece after Ron Raçi's foul gave Austria a dangerous free kick.”
Pivotal“Junior Adamu doubles the lead right before halftime, finishing from the center of the box after a foul by Ilir Krasniqi gave Austria the platform to attack.”
Pivotal“Fresh off the bench, Carney Chukwuemeka slots home Austria's third just minutes after replacing Romano Schmid, killing off any hope of a Kosovo comeback.”
Pivotal“Kosovo pull one back through Edon Zhegrova's penalty, awarded after David Affengruber's handball in the box, giving the visitors a late consolation.”
Austria
Kosovo
Outstanding performance
Austria•MidfielderAustria controlled this Nations League clash from the first whistle, dominating possession 52-48 and doubling Kosovo's shot count on their way to a routine 3-1 win. David Affengruber's headed set-piece goal and Junior Adamu's clinical finish right before the break effectively settled the contest, and when substitute Carney Chukwuemeka added a third just three minutes after coming on, the game was as good as over. Kosovo were left chasing shadows for long stretches, managing only one shot on target all match despite a spirited late response through Edon Zhegrova's stoppage-time penalty. For Austria, this is a statement result that underlines their form heading into the qualifying window, while Kosovo will need to tighten up defensively after conceding from a set piece, an open-play move, and near-total territorial dominance against them.
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Dion Gallapeni from Kosovo is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Patrick Wimmer of Austria.
Ilir Krasniqi from Kosovo commits a foul.
Sasa Kalajdzic from Austria is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of added time.
Foul committed by Leon Avdullahu of Kosovo.
Xaver Schlager from Austria is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed. Sasa Kalajdzic from Austria heads the ball from the center of the box.
Fisnik Asllani from Kosovo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Vasilije Markovic of Austria.
Valmir MatoshiYellow CardValmir Matoshi from Kosovo receives a yellow card.
Valmir Matoshi commits a foul for Kosovo.
Xaver Schlager from Austria is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Goal! Edon Zhegrova scores for Kosovo with a left-footed shot from the penalty spot. The score is now Austria 3, Kosovo 1.
Mërgim Vojvoda's right-footed shot from the right side of the box for Kosovo is blocked. He was assisted by Leon Avdullahu.
Valmir Matoshi's right-footed shot from the center of the box for Kosovo is blocked.
David Affengruber of Austria concedes a penalty for a handball in the penalty area.
David AffengruberYellow CardDavid Affengruber of Austria receives a yellow card for handball.
Substitution for Kosovo: Fisnik Asllani comes on for Vedat Muriqi.
Substitution for Austria: Marco Friedl comes on for Nikolas Veratschnig.
Kosovo is called offside as Mërgim Vojvoda is caught in an offside position.
Attempt saved. Amir Saipi (Kosovo) saves a right-footed shot from outside the box by Nikolas Veratschnig (Austria) in the center of the goal.
Foul committed by Ron Raçi of Kosovo.
Carney Chukwuemeka of Austria is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Vedat Muriqi from Kosovo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Carney Chukwuemeka (Austria).
Valmir Matoshi commits a foul for Kosovo.
Xaver Schlager from Austria is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Ilir Krasniqi commits a foul for Kosovo.
Sasa Kalajdzic from Austria is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Vedat Muriqi from Kosovo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Patrick Wimmer commits a foul for Austria.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Substitution for Austria: Vasilije Markovic comes on for Paul Wanner due to an injury.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Paul Wanner from Austria.
Dion Gallapeni from Kosovo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Patrick Wimmer of Austria.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Substitution for Kosovo: Amir Saipi comes on for Arijanet Muric due to an injury.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Arijanet Muric from Kosovo.
Goal! Austria leads Kosovo 3-0. Carney Chukwuemeka scores for Austria with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Substitution for Austria: Alexander Prass comes on for Max Wöber.
Substitution for Austria: Carney Chukwuemeka comes on for Romano Schmid.
Attempt missed. Edon Zhegrova (Kosovo) takes a left-footed shot from long range on the right, but it goes wide to the right from a direct free kick.
Corner awarded to Kosovo after Christian Zawieschitzky concedes.
Substitution for Austria: Sasa Kalajdzic comes on for Junior Adamu.
Edon Zhegrova from Kosovo is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Max Wöber commits a foul for Austria.
Vedat Muriqi from Kosovo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Xaver Schlager of Austria.
Attempt saved. Vedat Muriqi's header from the left side of the six-yard box is saved in the center of the goal by Christian Zawieschitzky. The assist came from Edon Zhegrova's cross.
Edon Zhegrova from Kosovo wins a free kick on the right wing.
Max Wöber commits a foul for Austria.
Junior Adamu from Austria wins a free kick on the left wing.
Ilir Krasniqi from Kosovo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Junior Adamu from Austria commits a foul.
Foul committed by Lumbardh Dellova of Kosovo.
Attempt saved. Patrick Wimmer's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved.
Arijanet Muric from Kosovo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Patrick Wimmer commits a foul for Austria.
Substitution for Kosovo: Milot Avdyli comes on for Baton Zabërgja.
Substitution for Kosovo: Valmir Matoshi comes on for Veldin Hodza.
The second half begins with Austria leading Kosovo 2-0.
Substitution for Kosovo: Edon Zhegrova comes on for Ermal Krasniqi.
The first half ends with Austria leading 2-0 against Kosovo.
assist: Patrick Wimmer
Goal! Austria leads 2-0 against Kosovo. Junior Adamu scores for Austria with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Ilir Krasniqi from Kosovo commits a foul.
Junior Adamu from Austria is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Dion Gallapeni from Kosovo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Romano Schmid commits a foul for Austria.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Kevin Danso from Austria wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Ermal Krasniqi commits a foul for Kosovo.
Mërgim Vojvoda from Kosovo wins a free kick on the right wing.
Romano Schmid commits a foul for Austria.
Offside called against Austria. Kevin Danso is the player caught offside.
Baton Zabërgja from Kosovo wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Patrick Wimmer of Austria.
Romano Schmid's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Patrick Wimmer from Austria is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Dion Gallapeni from Kosovo commits a foul.
Offside called against Austria. Kevin Danso is caught offside.
Ermal Krasniqi commits a foul for Kosovo.
Patrick Wimmer from Austria is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Patrick Wimmer's right-footed shot from outside the box for Austria is blocked.
Corner awarded to Austria after Vedat Muriqi concedes.
Corner awarded to Austria after Ilir Krasniqi concedes.
Corner awarded to Austria after Veldin Hodza concedes.
assist: Romano Schmid
Goal! Austria leads 1-0 against Kosovo. David Affengruber scores for Austria with a header from the center of the box after a set piece.
Ron Raçi from Kosovo commits a foul.
Xaver Schlager from Austria is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Ron RaciYellow CardRon Raçi from Kosovo receives a yellow card for committing a foul.
Nikolas Veratschnig from Austria is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Dion Gallapeni from Kosovo commits a foul.
Veldin Hodza from Kosovo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Paul Wanner of Austria.
Dion Gallapeni from Kosovo commits a foul.
Nikolas Veratschnig from Austria is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Kevin DansoYellow CardKevin Danso from Austria receives a yellow card for a foul.
Ermal Krasniqi from Kosovo is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Kevin Danso of Austria.
Mërgim Vojvoda from Kosovo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Max Wöber commits a foul for Austria.
Foul committed by Xaver Schlager from Austria.
Ermal Krasniqi from Kosovo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Kevin Danso's header from the center of the box is saved by Arijanet Muric in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Romano Schmid's cross.
Corner awarded to Austria after Mërgim Vojvoda concedes.
Dion Gallapeni from Kosovo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Patrick Wimmer of Austria.
Attempt missed by Junior Adamu of Austria, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box that went to the left. The assist was provided by Patrick Wimmer.
Vedat Muriqi from Kosovo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by David Affengruber of Austria.
Attempt missed. Vedat Muriqi from Kosovo takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Attempt missed by Junior Adamu from Austria, who headed the ball from the center of the box.
Mërgim Vojvoda from Kosovo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Romano Schmid commits a foul for Austria.
Corner awarded to Austria after a concession by Dion Gallapeni.
First half begins.
Austria and Kosovo both head into this Nations League clash unbeaten and level on points, setting up an early top-of-the-table showdown at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion. With Vedat Muriqi in red-hot form for the visitors and Austria boasting home advantage, this promises to be a tighter contest than the pre-match odds suggest.
