0:2 Against WAC - Austria Wien Loses Home Opener

After the opening draw against GAK, Austria holds only one point after two rounds played. The hoped-for victory as a birthday gift for club legend Herbert Prohaska did not materialize.

Austria lost to WAC in first home game of the season 0:2

WAC celebrated their first season success after the opening defeat against Altach thanks to a goal by Alessandro Schöpf (6th) and an own goal by Lee Kang-hee (23rd). The Carinthians continue on Thursday in the Europa League qualification with the second leg against PAOK Thessaloniki. The first leg ended goalless. Austria must make up for a 3:4 against Ostrava in the Conference League qualification, also at home, to remain internationally.

With the first chance of the game, the Carinthians took the lead. Schöpf shot from a distance and scored via the inside post. Austria digested the early shock with some delay. Dominik Fitz had the equalizer at his feet but missed the empty goal from a few meters (19th).

Violets defensively vulnerable

And promptly, the next setback followed for the Violets. A sharp cross from the advanced Bundesliga debutant Fabian Wohlmuth was unfortunately deflected into his own goal by newcomer Lee. The Austria defense - this time also missing defense chief Aleksandar Dragovic due to a thigh injury - appeared insecure once again. The Violets were sent to the dressing rooms with whistles.

Right after the restart, WAC missed the chance to seal the game. David Atanga completely alone from close range did not hit the ball correctly (50th). Austria could still rarely create offensive danger. A shot by Reinhold Ranftl (65th) landed in the side netting, as did that of substitute Maurice Malone (68th).

Subsequently, the match drifted towards the final whistle. Only in injury time did Austria manage the supposed consolation goal through Malone, but this was disallowed after a VAR review due to a handball in the build-up (92nd).

(APA/Red)

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