Match report

France Secures Narrow Victory Over Austria in Euro Championship

Austria
Austria
0–1
FT
France
France
Jun 17, 2024

France secured a narrow victory over Austria with a 1-0 win in the Euro Championship match. The lone goal came from an own goal by Austria's M. Wober in the 38th minute, setting the stage for a tense affair. Despite Austria's aggressive approach, France managed to hold on for the win, thanks to solid defense and key substitutions.

Key Facts

  • • France defeated Austria 1-0 in the Euro Championship
  • • M. Wober of Austria scored the own goal in the 38th minute
  • • O. Dembele received a yellow card for France in the 56th minute
  • • Austria made multiple substitutions in the second half to try and level the score
  • • K. Mbappe was substituted off in the 90th minute for O. Giroud

Lineups

Austria

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 P. Pentz (G)
  • 5 S. Posch (D)
  • 4 K. Danso (D)
  • 2 M. Wöber (D)
  • 16 P. Mwene (D)
  • 6 N. Seiwald (M)
  • 10 F. Grillitsch (M)
  • 20 K. Laimer (M)
  • 19 C. Baumgartner (M)
  • 9 M. Sabitzer (M)
  • 11 M. Gregoritsch (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 G. Trauner
  • 7 M. Arnautović
  • 23 P. Wimmer
  • 8 A. Prass
  • 18 R. Schmid
  • 26 M. Grüll
  • 22 M. Seidl
  • 14 L. Querfeld
  • 12 N. Hedl
  • 21 F. Daniliuc
  • 1 H. Lindner
  • 25 M. Entrup
  • 24 A. Weimann
  • 17 F. Kainz
  • 15 P. Lienhart

France

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Maignan (G)
  • 5 J. Koundé (D)
  • 4 D. Upamecano (D)
  • 17 W. Saliba (D)
  • 22 T. Hernández (D)
  • 13 N. Kanté (M)
  • 14 A. Rabiot (M)
  • 11 O. Dembélé (M)
  • 7 A. Griezmann (M)
  • 15 M. Thuram (M)
  • 10 K. Mbappé (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 R. Kolo Muani
  • 6 E. Camavinga
  • 9 O. Giroud
  • 19 Y. Fofana
  • 24 I. Konaté
  • 2 B. Pavard
  • 20 K. Coman
  • 18 W. Zaïre-Emery
  • 8 A. Tchouaméni
  • 1 B. Samba
  • 3 F. Mendy
  • 25 B. Barcola
  • 21 J. Clauss
  • 23 A. Areola

Timeline

  1. Austria
    16' Austria Card · Yellow Card
    M. Wober

    Foul

  2. Austria
    33' Austria Card · Yellow Card
    P. Mwene

    Foul

  3. France
    38' France Goal · Own Goal
    M. Wober
  4. France
    56' France Card · Yellow Card
    O. Dembele

    Foul

  5. Austria
    59' Austria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Wober · On: Gernot Trauner
  6. Austria
    59' Austria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Gregoritsch · On: M. Arnautovic
  7. Austria
    60' Austria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Grillitsch · On: P. Wimmer
  8. France
    71' France subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Dembele · On: R. Kolo Muani
  9. France
    71' France subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Adrien Rabiot · On: E. Camavinga
  10. Austria
    80' Austria Card · Yellow Card
    C. Baumgartner

    Foul

  11. Austria
    84' Austria Card · Yellow Card
    Konrad Laimer

    Argument

  12. Austria
    88' Austria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Mwene · On: A. Prass
  13. Austria
    90'+1 Austria subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Konrad Laimer · On: R. Schmid
  14. France
    90'+1 France subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Griezmann · On: Youssouf Fofana
  15. France
    90' France Card · Yellow Card
    K. Mbappe

    Unallowed field entering

  16. France
    90' France subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Mbappe · On: O. Giroud

Match Stats

Stat Austria France
Fouls 18 11
Pass Accuracy 84% 86%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 14
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 476 453
Yellow Cards 5 2
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 3 3
xG 0.76 2.13
Shots off Target 2 6
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 401 390
Shots Inside Box 4 12
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 2 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match took a decisive turn in the 38th minute when M. Wober scored an own goal, giving France the lead
  • ▸ France's substitutions in the second half helped maintain their defensive structure and secure the narrow victory