Match report

Austria 10-0 San Marino: Dominant World Cup Qualification Win

Austria
Austria
10–0
FT
San Marino
San Marino
Oct 9, 2025

Austria secured a comprehensive 10-0 victory over San Marino in their World Cup Qualification match, demonstrating their superiority with multiple early goals and continued pressure throughout the game. The Austrian team, led by notable players such as M. Arnautovic, R. Schmid, and M. Gregoritsch, showcased their tactical and technical prowess against the struggling San Marino side.

Key Facts

  • • Austria's D. Alaba received a yellow card in the first minute for unallowed field entering.
  • • R. Schmid scored the opening goal at the 7th minute, assisted by D. Alaba.
  • • M. Arnautovic and M. Gregoritsch each scored two goals, with M. Arnautovic's second and third goals coming in the 74th and 83rd minutes, respectively.
  • • Stefan Posch also contributed two goals, one in the 30th minute and another in the 42nd minute, both assisted by M. Sabitzer and K. Danso respectively.
  • • Austria saw several substitutions in the second half, including M. Friedl replacing D. Alaba, and N. Wurmbrand scoring a goal in the 76th minute.

Lineups

Austria

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 P. Pentz (G)
  • 5 S. Posch (D)
  • 4 K. Danso (D)
  • 8 D. Alaba (D)
  • 2 A. Prass (D)
  • 20 K. Laimer (M)
  • 6 N. Seiwald (M)
  • 18 R. Schmid (M)
  • 11 M. Gregoritsch (M)
  • 9 M. Sabitzer (M)
  • 7 M. Arnautovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Schlager
  • 12 N. Polster
  • 3 M. Friedl
  • 10 F. Grillitsch
  • 14 L. Querfeld
  • 15 P. Lienhart
  • 16 P. Mwene
  • 17 M. Grull
  • 19 C. Baumgartner
  • 21 N. Wurmbrand
  • 22 R. Florucz
  • 23 A. Schopf

San Marino

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Colombo (G)
  • 2 G. Matteoni (D)
  • 5 M. Cevoli
  • 14 G. Valentini (D)
  • 12 A. Tosi (D)
  • 11 A. Contadini (M)
  • 18 S. Zannoni (M)
  • 8 L. Capicchioni (M)
  • 21 L. Lazzari (M)
  • 10 F. Berardi
  • 9 N. Nanni (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 M. Zavoli
  • 16 P. Amici
  • 3 A. Riccardi
  • 4 M. Sammaritani
  • 6 D. Rossi
  • 7 M. Vitaioli
  • 15 M. Pasolini
  • 17 G. Capicchioni
  • 19 N. Giacopetti
  • 20 N. Sensoli
  • 22 M. Mularoni
  • 23 M. Valli Casadei

Timeline

  1. Austria
    ?' Austria Card · Yellow Card
    D. Alaba

    Unallowed field entering

  2. Austria
    7' Austria Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Schmid · Assist: D. Alaba
  3. Austria
    8' Austria Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Arnautovic · Assist: M. Sabitzer
  4. Austria
    14' Austria Var · Goal cancelled
    M. Gregoritsch
  5. Austria
    24' Austria Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Gregoritsch · Assist: Stefan Posch
  6. Austria
    30' Austria Goal · Normal Goal
    Stefan Posch · Assist: M. Sabitzer
  7. Austria
    32' Austria Var · Goal confirmed
    Stefan Posch
  8. San Marino
    36' San Marino Card · Yellow Card
    F. Berardi

    Foul

  9. Austria
    42' Austria Goal · Normal Goal
    Stefan Posch · Assist: K. Danso
  10. San Marino
    45'+2 San Marino Card · Yellow Card
    G. Valentini

    Foul

  11. Austria
    45' Austria Goal · Normal Goal
    Konrad Laimer · Assist: A. Prass
  12. San Marino
    46' San Marino subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Lazzari · On: Matteo Valli Casadei
  13. Austria
    47' Austria Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Arnautovic · Assist: R. Schmid
  14. Austria
    50' Austria Var · Penalty cancelled
    A. Prass
  15. Austria
    63' Austria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Alaba · On: M. Friedl
  16. Austria
    63' Austria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Gregoritsch · On: R. Florucz
  17. San Marino
    65' San Marino Card · Yellow Card
    Giacomo Matteoni

    Foul

  18. San Marino
    67' San Marino subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Berardi · On: M. Vitaioli
  19. San Marino
    67' San Marino subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Zannoni · On: M. Mularoni
  20. Austria
    72' Austria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Sabitzer · On: F. Grillitsch
  21. Austria
    72' Austria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Stefan Posch · On: N. Wurmbrand
  22. San Marino
    74' San Marino subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Andrea Contadini · On: G. Capicchioni
  23. Austria
    76' Austria Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Wurmbrand · Assist: N. Seiwald
  24. Austria
    77' Austria subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Seiwald · On: A. Schöpf
  25. San Marino
    81' San Marino subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Giacomo Matteoni · On: M. Sammaritani
  26. Austria
    83' Austria Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Arnautovic · Assist: F. Grillitsch
  27. Austria
    84' Austria Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Arnautovic · Assist: N. Wurmbrand

Match Stats

Stat Austria San Marino
Fouls 14 9
Pass Accuracy 88% 68%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 25 4
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 529 214
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 14 1
xG 7.05 0.46
Shots off Target 8 2
Possession 71% 29%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 468 146
Shots Inside Box 21 4
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 4 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Austria's early goals by R. Schmid and M. Arnautovic within the first 8 minutes set the tone for a dominant performance.
  • ▸ The confirmation of Stefan Posch's goal in the 32nd minute after a VAR review solidified Austria's control over the match, leading to more confidence and goals.