Austria saves itself in the penalty drama

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This thriller starts miserably for Austria. Istvan Sofron put Hungary ahead in the 9th minute. The game of the boys of Swiss coaches Roger Bader and Arno Del Curto is getting more and more hectic. Ex-ZSC junior Marco Rossi is the only one who manages to control his nerves and makes the 1-1 with a brilliant solo. But then the boogeyman Sofron strikes again and scores with a majority to make it 2-1. It is the fourth goal of the tournament for the 35-year-old striker, who is in Romania with Cszikszereda. And it is the promoted team’s first-ever power play goal at this World Cup. At an ideal time.

Things get even worse for the defensively miserable Austrians. Milan Horvath increases the lead to 3:1 (25th) for Hungary, which is coached by ex-Ambri coach Kevin Constantine. And at the latest at this point, the memories of last year’s summit descent really come to life. And for the Ösis at the same time her last straw. They were then also 1: 3 behind against Great Britain, but were able to turn the tide with a wonderful final period (5: 3 win) and stay in the league. Take a look: Kevin Strong and Lukas Haudum equalize again in the 38th minute.

At the denouement, it comes to the denouement. Who still finds no decision after 60 minutes and extra time. The relegation thriller becomes a relegation drama. And then the happy ending for the Austrians of Roger Bader and Arno Del Curto: Manuel Ganahl and Dominique Heinrich are the only ones to score and send Hungary back to Division I. For the first time in 19 years, Austria managed to reach the highest level for the second time in a row division to stay. After a shocking number that can no longer be surpassed.

Source : Blick