ÖFB U19 Women Ahead of Group Match Against Spain: "We Will Go All Out"

First-Ever Semifinal Appearance

The players are fired up for this match. Above all, midfielder Ella Herbst showed a fighting spirit ahead of the game. "Ich denke schon, dass wir sie mit unserem Pressing auch richtig stören können. Wenn wir ihre wenigen Fehler im Spielaufbau nutzen können, glaube ich schon, dass wir für uns Momente kreieren können", so Mittelfeldspielerin Ella Herbst.

The Austrian team has played the tournament with great discipline and tactical maturity so far. The squad operates compactly, relies on intense pressing, and has earned respect through two strong performances in the group stage. Now they aim to pull off the next upset against the heavy favorites from Spain.

Spain as Defending Champions

The Spanish arrive as defending champions and with the ambition to claim another European title in Bosnia and Herzegovina. They are considered a well-drilled collective with high individual quality, which makes the task particularly demanding for the ÖFB team. The Austrian players, however, see this primarily as an opportunity to measure themselves against one of the best European sides.

Head coach Markus Hackl emphasized beforehand that his team would approach the match with great confidence and full energy. "Wir werden Vollgas geben", is the motto for the final group game. The players know that, despite being clear underdogs, they can throw everything into the match – and they want to.

Revenge and Group Win in Sight

For the Austrian U19 team, it is not just about winning the group, but also about avenging a previous defeat against the Iberians. The situation is clear: with a win or draw, the ÖFB team could take over first place in the group and thereby hope for an easier semifinal opponent.

The match will be broadcast live on ORF Sport + and is also available via the platform's livestream. Football fans in Austria can thus follow this historic encounter live, should the team set the next milestone in the still young success story of Austrian women's football.

Implications for the Knockout Stage

In the event of a win, Austria would advance to the semifinals as group winners and face a supposedly weaker opponent there. In the case of a defeat, they would still be qualified as semifinalists but would then have to face a more highly regarded opponent in the semifinal.

The anticipation within the Austrian camp is palpable. Players and coaching staff are looking forward to the showdown against Spain and want to confirm the strong performances from the first two group games. Looking ahead to the knockout stage, a win against the defending champions would also send a clear signal to the competition.

The duel between Austria and Spain promises high-level football and is the provisional highlight of a remarkable European Championship journey for the ÖFB talents. Should the Austrian side manage to upset the favorites, it would be a sensation – and further confirmation of the rising development in Austrian women's football.