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Thrilling Draw in Ostrava: Austria Vienna Rescues a Point Against Baník
The match played at the Městský stadion – Vítkovice Aréna in Ostrava, corresponding to the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League, culminated in a vibrant four-goal draw between Baník Ostrava and Austria Vienna.
Austria Vienna struck first with a goal by M. Malone in the 4th minute, assisted by D. Fitz. However, Baník Ostrava reacted strongly before the break. M. Kohut equalized in the 36th minute, assisted by E. Prekop, and D. Buchta put the home team ahead in the 45th minute, with an assist from M. Sin.
Baník Ostrava extended their lead at the start of the second half with a goal from D. Holzer in the 49th minute, assisted by Buchta himself. It seemed that the game was heading in one direction, but Austria Vienna did not give up. D. Fitz narrowed the gap in the 67th minute, assisted by M. Malone, and M. Sarkaria leveled the score in the 79th minute, after a pass from D. Fitz.
Just when it seemed that Austria Vienna was taking the victory, E. Prekop scored for Baník Ostrava in the 82nd minute, assisted by T. Rigo. The match ended in a draw, leaving the tie open for the return leg.
Regarding the statistics, Austria Vienna dominated possession with 57% compared to 43% for Baník Ostrava. Both teams had a similar number of shots, 18 for Austria Vienna and 19 for Baník Ostrava, although Baník Ostrava was more effective in front of goal. The match was hard-fought, with 12 fouls committed by Austria Vienna and 4 by Baník Ostrava.
Substitutions austria vienna: at minute 57 M. Fischer came in and J. Handl went out., at minute 57 J. Eggestein came in and M. Sarkaria went out., at minute 76 H. Guenouche came in and M. Schablas went out., at minute 76 M. Malone came in and N. Botic went out., at minute 80 A. Dragovic came in and T. Plavotic went out.
Substitutions baník ostrava: at minute 62 M. Kohut came in and T. Zlatohlavek went out., at minute 73 M. Chalus came in and D. Lischka went out., at minute 73 M. Sin came in and C. Frydek went out., at minute 85 D. Holzer came in and P. Kpozo went out., at minute 86 D. Buchta came in and M. Rusnak went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Baník Ostrava
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Austria Vienna
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