Match report

Romania Defeats Austria 1-0 in World Cup Qualification Europe

Romania
Romania
1–0
FT
Austria
Austria
Oct 12, 2025

Romania stunned Austria with a late 1-0 victory in their World Cup Qualification Europe match. The game was marred by numerous yellow cards and saw multiple substitutions as both teams sought to gain the upper hand. V. Ghita's goal in the 90th minute sealed Romania's win, holding off Austria's relentless pressure.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Romania 1-0 Austria
  • • Goal: V. Ghita (90')
  • • Assist: I. Hagi (90')
  • • Yellow Cards: C. Baumgartner (6'), R. Schmid (40'), P. Mwene (56'), D. Alaba (81') for Austria; Andrei Burcă (53'), V. Mihăilă (67') for Romania
  • • Substitutions: Austria - P. Mwene (65'), C. Baumgartner (65'), M. Gregoritsch (86'), R. Schmid (86'); Romania - Mihai Popescu (72'), D. Birligea (88')

Lineups

Romania

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 I. Radu (G)
  • 2 A. Ratiu (D)
  • 3 M. Popescu (D)
  • 15 A. Burca (D)
  • 8 A. Chipciu (D)
  • 23 V. Dragomir (M)
  • 6 M. Marin (M)
  • 10 I. Hagi (M)
  • 20 D. Man (F)
  • 9 D. Birligea (F)
  • 13 V. Mihaila (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 S. Tarnovanu
  • 16 R. Sava
  • 4 L. Eissat
  • 5 V. Ghita
  • 7 S. Baiaram
  • 11 K. Ciubotaru
  • 14 V. Screciu
  • 17 L. Munteanu
  • 18 R. Marin
  • 19 F. Tanase
  • 21 O. Morutan
  • 22 A. Sut

Austria

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Schlager (G)
  • 5 S. Posch (D)
  • 15 P. Lienhart (D)
  • 8 D. Alaba (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 N. Polster
  • 13 P. Pentz
  • 2 A. Prass
  • 3 M. Friedl
  • 4 K. Danso
  • 7 M. Arnautovic
  • 10 F. Grillitsch
  • 14 L. Querfeld
  • 17 M. Grull
  • 21 N. Wurmbrand
  • 22 R. Florucz
  • 23 A. Schopf

Timeline

  1. Austria
    6' Austria Card · Yellow Card
    C. Baumgartner

    Foul

  2. Austria
    40' Austria Card · Yellow Card
    R. Schmid

    Foul

  3. Romania
    53' Romania Card · Yellow Card
    Andrei Burcă

    Foul

  4. Austria
    56' Austria Card · Yellow Card
    P. Mwene

    Foul

  5. Austria
    65' Austria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Mwene · On: A. Prass
  6. Austria
    65' Austria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Baumgartner · On: F. Grillitsch
  7. Romania
    67' Romania Card · Yellow Card
    V. Mihăilă

    Argument

  8. Romania
    72' Romania subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mihai Popescu · On: V. Ghita
  9. Austria
    81' Austria Card · Yellow Card
    D. Alaba

    Foul

  10. Austria
    86' Austria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Gregoritsch · On: R. Florucz
  11. Austria
    86' Austria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Schmid · On: A. Schöpf
  12. Romania
    88' Romania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Birligea · On: L. Munteanu
  13. Romania
    90' Romania Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Ghita · Assist: I. Hagi

Match Stats

Stat Romania Austria
Fouls 10 3
Pass Accuracy 77% 83%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 3
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 386 464
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 2 1
xG 0.59 0.11
Shots off Target 4 1
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 296 383
Shots Inside Box 3 1
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game saw a flurry of yellow cards, with Austria receiving three within the first 56 minutes, which disrupted their rhythm.
  • ▸ V. Ghita's goal in the 90th minute was the turning point, securing Romania's victory and leaving Austria with nothing to show for their efforts.