Kosovo defeated by Austria, World Cup hopes fade
Kosovo have suffered a defeat to Austria in the first match of the first qualifying round of the playoff for the 2027 World Cup, which will be held in Brazil. After Friday evening’s 2:1 loss at the “Fadil Vokrri” stadium in Pristina, their chances of advancing have faded. Kosovo took a 1:0 lead in the 14th minute when captain and forward
Kosovo have suffered a defeat to Austria in the first match of the first qualifying round of the playoff for the 2027 World Cup, which will be held in Brazil.
After Friday evening’s 2:1 loss at the “Fadil Vokrri” stadium in Pristina, their chances of advancing have faded.
Kosovo took a 1:0 lead in the 14th minute when Eintracht Frankfurt captain and forward Erëleta Memeti scored.
However, Austria’s greater experience and physical superiority allowed the Austrians to turn the result around.
Louise Schoffel equalized in the 37th minute. And nine minutes from the end, the Austrians secured the win with a goal from Nicole Billa.
The return match of this qualifying round for the 2027 World Cup will be played on Tuesday at 18:00 in Vienna.
