Category Archives: ÖFB Team
Q&A Immer wieder Austria
Who scored the least goals? Who hit the most crosses? Who was off-sides the least often? Who hit the most long passes? Who had the most throw-ins? Who took the earliest goal against them? Who scored the latest? Austria! Austria! … Continue reading
Adieu AUT
AFTER NINE days, Austrians have to leave the competition. One goal and one point marks the worst performance of a host in the history of the EURO. By almost any objective standard Germany and Croatia were better and deserved to … Continue reading
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Dear Santa!
Provided that we beat Poland, I think the following holds: If Germany wins, please do not make us lose against Germany. If Croatia wins, please do not make us lose against Germany and give us a 2 goals margin vs … Continue reading
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+++breaking news+++
Republic of Austria (92) As of today and thanks to our recent performances (reviewed here), Austria is finally back where it belongs: among the TOP 100 football nations. Inevitably, this marks the point to say good-bye to the 100 countries … Continue reading
Final 23 players
COACH HICKERSBERGER eliminated 7 players to communicate the official 23 players to the UEFA (see also Das Team). He opted for back-up defenders (7 center backs!) instead of extra strikers. A measure to prepare for cards or injuries (in the … Continue reading
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