Marcel Sabitzer’s stunning goal sends Austria’s fans into raptures, as they secure a crucial win that propels them towards the top of their World Cup qualifying group.
Austria’s commanding 4-1 victory over Azerbaijan in their UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying match was a testament to Ralf Rangnick’s tactics, as Sabitzer and Baumgartner’s contributions helped secure an easy win on the opening night of the tournament.
Austria’s dominant display against Azerbaijan in their UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying match showcased their determination to secure a place in the tournament, with Sabitzer’s goal adding to his impressive recent form, and the team’s performance suggesting they could challenge Sweden for the second spot behind Group F favorites Belgium.
Sabitzer’s impressive display in Austria’s win over Azerbaijan was almost overshadowed by Gregoritsch’s late goal, which sealed a commanding victory for the Austrians and demonstrated the team’s strength in depth, as the Freiburg man made amends for earlier misses to secure a comfortable win.
Austria’s domination was complete as they added a fourth through Baumgartner, who finished off a fine team move with a neat finish into the bottom corner, before Azerbaijan grabbed a consolation through Emin Mahmudov’s deflected effort, as the game ended 4-1 in favor of the Austrians, who made an emphatic start to their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.
Austria will be pleased with their performance, especially with Sabitzer and Baumgartner, who were instrumental in securing the win, while Azerbaijan will have plenty to ponder as they failed to offer much resistance throughout the game, apart from the consolation goal. Rangnick’s side will now shift their focus to their upcoming fixture against a more formidable opponent, Sweden, who will provide a stern test of their Euro 2024 credentials.
