' Do Not Underestimate them '
Mon Oct 03, 2016 5:52 pm
Why Wales must not underestimate Austria in these weeks World Cup Qualifier
By Jamie Kemble
Monday 3rd October 2016
Austria were one of the more substandard sides at Euro 2016, but Wales cannot afford to underestimate them and we take you through why.
Their home form is impressive…
During their qualification for the European Championships, Austria won all but one of their games during one of their most successful qualification campaigns to-date. Their home form was especially a major factor in this, winning all of them bar one.
That one game being against an impressive Sweden side, they also conceded just one goal during the process. This will make it extensively hard for Wales to break down the stubborn Austrian defence.
One of the main aspects of why they are so efficient at home is their tendency to win games which are tight and there was clear evidence of this during their qualification for the European Championship, beating Montenegro, Russia and Moldova all by just a single goal.
With five home wins out of five on their way to qualifying for the European Championships, Austria will see the Ernst-Happel-Stadion as a fortress.
Austrian fans will sure to make it as hostile as they can for their opponents when visiting the Ernst-Happel-Stadion, which is located in Vienna- holding up to over 50,000 fans. I don’t think any team will cherish going there, especially with the record they have at the stadium.
' The danger men '
David Alaba
The versatile Bayern Munich star can play, just about anywhere. opposed to his favoured left back position, he can also act as a central midfielder as he has done so successfully for Austria.
He’s made 50 appearances for Austria, scoring eleven goals in the process. Alaba comes with a big reputation, as one of the better players to come out of the Austrian national side in recent years.
In 2011, at the age of just 19 he won the highly regarded award of Austrian footballer of the year in 2o11. From an early age he was distinguished as being something special, and there was clear evidence of this When playing for Austria’s under 17s, scoring five goals in the twenty appearances he made for them.
Alaba is a player Wales will have to watch very carefully, he has tenacity, as well as an excellent shot. Ultimately he has brilliant vision and is able to read the game very well. He’s definitely got a football brain on his shoulders, including the ability to put a tremendous ball into the box
Marko Arnautovic
Another player who comes with a huge reputation, he isn’t the normal out-and-out striker who will score you twenty-five plus goals a season however he is a player who plays for the shirt. He’s got passion and will chase any lost cause, and every club/country needs a player like that amongst their ranks.
His goal scoring record for Austria isn’t exactly spectacular, scoring just 11 goals in 56 games however he could be a pivotal player for Austria in this tournament. Some of the Welsh players who play in the Premier league will be very wary of Marko Arnautovic’s talent, especially players such as Ashley Williams.
His pace and power might be a problem for the Welsh defenders and they will have to keep a close eye on him throughout the game on Thursday.
In the summer, Mark Hughes, former Welsh manager who manages Arnautovic at Stoke, spoke to the Daily star and said “He’s 27 and is coming into the best years of his career”.
Martin Harnik
who normally plays as a winger or striker is a player who has always scored, no matter where he has gone. In the summer he joined Hannover 96 from Stuttgart where he scored a total of 52 goals in 173 appearances for the club. After six years at Stuttgart he made the free transfer to Hannover 96.
His impressive nature to show flair, and be able to run with the ball makes me surprised that a Premier league club haven’t attempted to go in for him. Especially having the ability to be versatile by being able to play as a winger and a striker.
Martin Harnik is a player I am sure Chris Coleman will also be keeping a close eye on, he is a player who has experience and they help significantly in these qualifiers. Could he be the key player for Austria if they are to defeat Wales or will they be too resilient?
Ramsey out. Massive blow?
At the European Championships Ramsey was pivotal to Wales and their success at the European Championships, being one of the standout performers in the European Championships. His vision and tenacity when going forward will be dearly missed in these two games coming up, especially Austria.
In the semi-finals at the European Championships Wales were limited to long-range efforts, there was no real creativity in the middle to find Gareth Bale and Hal-Robson Kanu. As a result they were unable to find the back of the net.
However, I don’t know whether this was down to having Andy King, the sterner midfielder in the centre Whereas Ramsey loves to drift forward and help out in attacks, Andy King is a more defensive minded type of player. Jonathan Williams could be the answer to Chris Coleman’s dilemma but he’s currently suffering from injury as well.
Another player who was sensational at the European Championships, an absolutely captivating display against Slovakia in the first game and changed the game when he come on against Northern Ireland in the last 16.
Going into this clash without Aaron Ramsey is a huge blow and Wales know they can’t take anything for granted in Vienna on Thursday.
By Jamie Kemble
Monday 3rd October 2016
Austria were one of the more substandard sides at Euro 2016, but Wales cannot afford to underestimate them and we take you through why.
Their home form is impressive…
During their qualification for the European Championships, Austria won all but one of their games during one of their most successful qualification campaigns to-date. Their home form was especially a major factor in this, winning all of them bar one.
That one game being against an impressive Sweden side, they also conceded just one goal during the process. This will make it extensively hard for Wales to break down the stubborn Austrian defence.
One of the main aspects of why they are so efficient at home is their tendency to win games which are tight and there was clear evidence of this during their qualification for the European Championship, beating Montenegro, Russia and Moldova all by just a single goal.
With five home wins out of five on their way to qualifying for the European Championships, Austria will see the Ernst-Happel-Stadion as a fortress.
Austrian fans will sure to make it as hostile as they can for their opponents when visiting the Ernst-Happel-Stadion, which is located in Vienna- holding up to over 50,000 fans. I don’t think any team will cherish going there, especially with the record they have at the stadium.
' The danger men '
David Alaba
The versatile Bayern Munich star can play, just about anywhere. opposed to his favoured left back position, he can also act as a central midfielder as he has done so successfully for Austria.
He’s made 50 appearances for Austria, scoring eleven goals in the process. Alaba comes with a big reputation, as one of the better players to come out of the Austrian national side in recent years.
In 2011, at the age of just 19 he won the highly regarded award of Austrian footballer of the year in 2o11. From an early age he was distinguished as being something special, and there was clear evidence of this When playing for Austria’s under 17s, scoring five goals in the twenty appearances he made for them.
Alaba is a player Wales will have to watch very carefully, he has tenacity, as well as an excellent shot. Ultimately he has brilliant vision and is able to read the game very well. He’s definitely got a football brain on his shoulders, including the ability to put a tremendous ball into the box
Marko Arnautovic
Another player who comes with a huge reputation, he isn’t the normal out-and-out striker who will score you twenty-five plus goals a season however he is a player who plays for the shirt. He’s got passion and will chase any lost cause, and every club/country needs a player like that amongst their ranks.
His goal scoring record for Austria isn’t exactly spectacular, scoring just 11 goals in 56 games however he could be a pivotal player for Austria in this tournament. Some of the Welsh players who play in the Premier league will be very wary of Marko Arnautovic’s talent, especially players such as Ashley Williams.
His pace and power might be a problem for the Welsh defenders and they will have to keep a close eye on him throughout the game on Thursday.
In the summer, Mark Hughes, former Welsh manager who manages Arnautovic at Stoke, spoke to the Daily star and said “He’s 27 and is coming into the best years of his career”.
Martin Harnik
who normally plays as a winger or striker is a player who has always scored, no matter where he has gone. In the summer he joined Hannover 96 from Stuttgart where he scored a total of 52 goals in 173 appearances for the club. After six years at Stuttgart he made the free transfer to Hannover 96.
His impressive nature to show flair, and be able to run with the ball makes me surprised that a Premier league club haven’t attempted to go in for him. Especially having the ability to be versatile by being able to play as a winger and a striker.
Martin Harnik is a player I am sure Chris Coleman will also be keeping a close eye on, he is a player who has experience and they help significantly in these qualifiers. Could he be the key player for Austria if they are to defeat Wales or will they be too resilient?
Ramsey out. Massive blow?
At the European Championships Ramsey was pivotal to Wales and their success at the European Championships, being one of the standout performers in the European Championships. His vision and tenacity when going forward will be dearly missed in these two games coming up, especially Austria.
In the semi-finals at the European Championships Wales were limited to long-range efforts, there was no real creativity in the middle to find Gareth Bale and Hal-Robson Kanu. As a result they were unable to find the back of the net.
However, I don’t know whether this was down to having Andy King, the sterner midfielder in the centre Whereas Ramsey loves to drift forward and help out in attacks, Andy King is a more defensive minded type of player. Jonathan Williams could be the answer to Chris Coleman’s dilemma but he’s currently suffering from injury as well.
Another player who was sensational at the European Championships, an absolutely captivating display against Slovakia in the first game and changed the game when he come on against Northern Ireland in the last 16.
Going into this clash without Aaron Ramsey is a huge blow and Wales know they can’t take anything for granted in Vienna on Thursday.
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Re: ' Do Not Underestimate them '
Tue Oct 04, 2016 6:07 pm
Who honestly would underestimate them. I see nothing other than an Austria win 2-0
Re: ' Do Not Underestimate them '
Tue Oct 04, 2016 7:02 pm
RYANBLUE wrote:Who honestly would underestimate them. I see nothing other than an Austria win 2-0
Really?
