Austria suffered a narrow defeat in their Euro 2024 qualifier against Ireland, failing to convert key opportunities in the second half. The match, held in Dublin, ended in a 1-1 draw after extra time. Austria’s goalkeeper, Alexander Manninger, made several crucial saves to keep the game tied. Ireland’s goal came in the 89th minute through a header from substitute Shane Casey.
Austria had dominated possession in the first half and created several chances, but missed several clear opportunities. The Irish defense held firm, and their goalkeeper, Darren Randolph, made a vital save in the 67th minute to deny a penalty. Ireland’s equalizer came in the 92nd minute, with Casey scoring from a corner.
This result marks a missed opportunity for Austria, who had previously won their group in the 2020 European Championship qualifiers. The draw leaves them in second place in their group, behind Ireland. The match was the second of a double-header between the teams, with the first game ending in a 2-2 draw in Vienna. Both teams will now prepare for their next qualifier, with Austria facing Switzerland and Ireland facing Denmark.
