Match report

Austria Defeats Romania 2–1 in World Cup Qualification Europe

Austria
Austria
2–1
FT
Romania
Romania
Jun 7, 2025

Austria held off a late challenge from Romania to secure a 2–1 victory in their World Cup Qualification Europe match. Goals from M. Gregoritsch and M. Sabitzer were enough to see off Romania, despite F. Tanase's late consolation goal. The match featured key substitutions and tactical shifts that influenced the game's momentum.

Key Facts

  • • Austria defeated Romania 2–1 in World Cup Qualification Europe match.
  • • M. Gregoritsch scored in the 42nd minute to open the scoring for Austria.
  • • M. Sabitzer doubled Austria's lead with a goal in the 60th minute, assisted by R. Schmid.
  • • Romania managed to score a late goal through F. Tanase in the 90th minute.
  • • N. Stanciu and F. Grillitsch each received a yellow card.

Lineups

Austria

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Pentz (G)
  • 21 P. Wimmer (D)
  • 15 P. Lienhart (D)
  • 2 M. Wober (D)
  • 16 P. Mwene (D)
  • 6 N. Seiwald (M)
  • 20 K. Laimer (M)
  • 18 R. Schmid (M)
  • 19 C. Baumgartner (M)
  • 9 M. Sabitzer (M)
  • 11 M. Gregoritsch (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 T. Lawal
  • 13 N. Schmid
  • 3 K. Danso
  • 4 X. Schlager
  • 5 S. Posch
  • 7 M. Arnautovic
  • 8 M. Honsak
  • 10 F. Grillitsch
  • 14 L. Querfeld
  • 17 M. Grull
  • 22 N. Veratschnig
  • 23 M. Friedl

Romania

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 H. Moldovan (G)
  • 2 A. Ratiu (D)
  • 3 M. Popescu (D)
  • 15 A. Burca (D)
  • 11 N. Bancu (D)
  • 18 R. Marin (M)
  • 21 V. Chiriches (M)
  • 20 D. Man (M)
  • 10 N. Stanciu (M)
  • 17 D. Dragus (M)
  • 9 D. Birligea (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 F. Nita
  • 16 S. Tarnovanu
  • 4 V. Ghita
  • 5 V. Screciu
  • 6 M. Marin
  • 7 D. Alibec
  • 8 A. Sut
  • 13 V. Cretu
  • 14 D. Miculescu
  • 19 F. Tanase
  • 22 A. Mitrita
  • 23 D. Sorescu

Timeline

  1. Austria
    42' Austria Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Gregoritsch
  2. Romania
    44' Romania Card · Yellow Card
    N. Stanciu

    Foul

  3. Austria
    60' Austria Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Sabitzer · Assist: R. Schmid
  4. Romania
    61' Romania subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Razvan Marin · On: A. Sut
  5. Austria
    61' Austria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Gregoritsch · On: M. Arnautovic
  6. Austria
    69' Austria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Wober · On: K. Danso
  7. Romania
    78' Romania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Birligea · On: D. Alibec
  8. Romania
    78' Romania subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Man · On: D. Miculescu
  9. Austria
    82' Austria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Baumgartner · On: X. Schlager
  10. Austria
    82' Austria subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Schmid · On: F. Grillitsch
  11. Romania
    84' Romania subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Drăguș · On: A. Mitriță
  12. Romania
    85' Romania subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Stanciu · On: F. Tanase
  13. Austria
    89' Austria Card · Yellow Card
    F. Grillitsch

    Foul

  14. Romania
    90' Romania Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Tanase · Assist: Andrei Rațiu

Match Stats

Stat Austria Romania
Fouls 11 10
Pass Accuracy 88% 79%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 10
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 506 338
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 9 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 443 266
Shots Inside Box 10 9
Saves 2 7
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by M. Gregoritsch in the 42nd minute set the tone for Austria's dominance in the match.
  • ▸ Romania's substitution strategy, including the introduction of Razvan Marin and D. Birligea, sought to turn the game but ultimately failed to secure the equalizer.
  • ▸ Austria's late yellow card for F. Grillitsch in the 89th minute showcased their resilience under pressure as they held on to their lead.