Austria vs Azerbaijan final score, result (Euro Qualification): Sabitz-gartn sends Austria flying

Austria vs Azerbaijan final score, result (Euro Qualification): Austria won 4-1 in a convincing manner, with either Marcel Sabitzer or Christoph Baumgartner contributing to three of the goals.

By: Frenkie Tran

03/25/2023 03:47

On the first night of the Euro 2024 qualification, Ralf Rangnick's Austria won a comfortable victory over Azerbaijan, who are outsiders in Group F. Austria won 4-1 in a convincing manner, with either Marcel Sabitzer or Christoph Baumgartner contributing to three of the goals.

Austria vs Azerbaijan Highlights

Austria aimed to secure the second Euro 2024 qualification spot in Group F behind top seeds Belgium, competing with Sweden. They faced Azerbaijan, whom they had only played against four times before. Despite Azerbaijan being an underdog, Austria knew they had to start strong to ensure a victory. They dominated the game from the beginning, and the only surprise was that they only scored their first goal just before the half-hour mark. Sabitzer, who had recently scored a goal in the FA Cup quarter-final for Manchester United, scored from inside the penalty area, sending the fans at the TGW Arena into a frenzy.

Austria vs Azerbaijan Highlights

The midfielder exhibited impressive skills that have led many to believe he may secure a permanent position at Old Trafford following his loan spell. However, Michael Gregoritsch quickly stole the spotlight as the Austrian team began to dominate the match. Gregoritsch, who had missed a couple of opportunities earlier in the game, redeemed himself by taking advantage of a defensive error by the Azerbaijani team and successfully scored in front of the goal.

Austria vs Azerbaijan Summary

Although Rangnick's team was anticipated to emerge victorious, the hosts sustained their dominance over their opponents by scoring a third goal shortly after the resumption of the match. Sabitzer, who had already scored once, brilliantly increased his goal tally by curling a splendid free-kick into the net from just beyond the 18-yard box. Despite having previously failed to stop Gregoritsch's attempt, Azerbaijani goalkeeper Yusif Imanov got a touch on the ball, but couldn't stop it from entering the top corner.

Austria vs Azerbaijan Summary

Although they fell behind by three goals, Azerbaijan remained determined to earn a result against Austria. Emin Mahmudov managed to score a goal for the visiting team, calmly slotting a right-footed shot into the net from a distance of 12 yards. His goal prevented Austria from keeping a clean sheet, but unfortunately, it didn't take long for the home side to extend their lead to three goals again. Christoph Baumgartner sealed the victory for the Euro 2024 hopefuls by directing a delicate header into the net past Azerbaijan's goalkeeper Imanov.

Flashscore Man of the Match: Marcel Sabitzer (Austria)

Austria vs Azerbaijan final score

	1H	2H	Final
Austria	2	2	4
Azerbaijan	0	1	1

Goals

(27') 1 - 0 Sabitzer M. - AUS
(29') 2 - 0 Gregoritsch M. - AUS
(50') 3 - 0 Sabitzer M. - AUS
(64') 3 - 1 Mahmudov E. - AZE
(69') 4 - 1 Baumgartner C - AUS

Austria vs Azerbaijan confirmed line-ups

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Written by: Frenkie Tran

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