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    Austria vs. Cymru | 2024 European Under-17 Championship – Final Round Group Stage – GrpB

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        1. WATCH AGAIN

          To watch this game again on BBC iPlayer, click here.

        2. REACTION

          Brayden Clarke reflects on the match and the experience of playing at a finals tournament.

          Watch now on RedWall+ by clicking here.

        3. REACTION

          Craig Knight provides his post-match reaction following the defeat to Austria.

          Watch it on RedWall+ by clicking here.

        4. MATCH SUMMARY

          Austria dominated this encounter from the early stages of play but initially Cymru appeared to be dealing with the danger with a resolute defence. However, in what was a must win game, once Austria got themselves in front it always looked like a difficult task for Cymru.

          Craig Knight’s team succumbed to Austria’s pressure in the 30th minute of play when a long throw into the Cymru box was only partially cleared. When Jacob Hödl took possession of the loose ball, he passed to Mauro Hämmerle who had time to turn in the box from 12 yards out to score with a well hit strike.

          Chances were few and far between for Cymru and when they did come, Adam Brett saw his shot blocked and Makenzie Bradbury hit a decent strike from the edge of the box but it was saved by Marcel Kurz.

          Cymru’s task got more difficult when Valentin Zabransky found space at the far post from a corner kick to volley Austria into a two-goal lead before Adrien Riegel scored a third with a lovely diving header following a cross into the box.

          At this intermediate level, there’s always plenty of learnings and Craig Knight’s squad will find this tournament experience useful after the disappointment of defeat subsides.

          It’s not possible for Cymru to reach the quarter-finals but they have one more group match to play when they take on Croatia in Achnas on Sunday, 26 May at 16:00 BST. The match will be live on the BBC iPlayer.

        5. FULL-TIME: AUSTRIA 3-0 CYMRU

          It’s all over in Larnaca and this defeat means Cymru have been eliminated from UEFA U17 EURO.

          The victory takes Austria to the top of the group.

        6. 86'

          Moizi will feel he should have scored but Lines pulls off a fine save to deny Austria a further goal.

        7. 86'

          Substitution

          PHILIPP MAYBACH replaces JACOB HÖDL

        8. 86'

          Substitution

          DAVIES Jake Thomas replaces PERRY Harlan

        9. 85'

          Substitution

          DAVIES Jake Thomas replaces PERRY Harlan

        10. 85'

          Substitution

          PHILIPP MAYBACH replaces JACOB HÖDL

        11. 85'

          Goal

          ADRIAN RIEGEL

        12. 84'

          Goal

          ADRIAN RIEGEL

        13. 84'

          Riegel gets on the end of a cross with a diving header to give Austria a 3-0 lead.

        14. 83'

          Yellow card

          CLARKE Brayden

        15. 83'

          Yellow card

          CLARKE Brayden

        16. 82'

          Myles conceded a free kick just outside the box. From the resulting free kick, Music goes agonisingly close to increasing Austria’s lead even further.

        17. 82'

          Substitution

          GRIFFITHS Louis replaces KPAKIO Ronan

        18. 81'

          Yellow card

          MYLES Elliot

        19. 81'

          Substitution

          GRIFFITHS Louis replaces KPAKIO Ronan

        20. 81'

          Yellow card

          MYLES Elliot

        21. 78'

          Substitution

          ADRIAN RIEGEL replaces OGHENETEJIRI ADEJENUGHURE

        22. 77'

          Substitution

          ADRIAN RIEGEL replaces OGHENETEJIRI ADEJENUGHURE

        23. 77'

          It’s nearly 3-0 as Fidget-Tazemeta find himself in lots of space but somehow Lines is able divert the ball behind his right post for a corner.

        24. 76'

          Cymru get themselves into a dangerous position through Bostock but from a tight angle to cross he was unable find any support with his pass.

        25. 72'

          Myles forces a good save from Kurz but the assistant referee’s flag is up for offside.

        26. 67'

          Yellow card

          GARDNER Luis

        27. 67'

          Yellow card

          GARDNER Luis

        28. 61'

          Substitution

          THIERRY FIDJEU-TAZEMETA replaces MAURO HÄMMERLE

        29. 60'

          Substitution

          GARDNER Luis replaces BRETT Adam

        30. 60'

          Substitution

          KASVOSVE Henry replaces BRADBURY Makenzie

        31. 60'

          Substitution

          THIERRY FIDJEU-TAZEMETA replaces MAURO HÄMMERLE

        32. 60'

          Substitution

          KASVOSVE Henry replaces BRADBURY Makenzie

        33. 60'

          Substitution

          GARDNER Luis replaces BRETT Adam

        34. 52'

          As the corner is sent into the box, it’s met at the far post by Austria captain Zabransky, who volleys the ball into the Cymru goal.

        35. 52'

          Goal

          VALENTIN ZABRANSKY

        36. 51'

          Goal

          VALENTIN ZABRANSKY

        37. 51'

          Hämmerle is through again but his shot is blocked and put behind for a corner kick.

        38. 46'

          Substitution

          ALLEN Cruz replaces N/A

        39. 46'

          Substitution

          PHILIPP MOIZI replaces FLORIAN HANGL

        40. KICK OFF: SECOND-HALF

          The action is back underway here in Larnaca as Cymru look for a way back into the match.

        41. HALF-TIME: AUSTRIA 1-0 CYMRU

          It was a difficult first half for Cymru as Austria dominated the exchanges with 12 attempts on goal to 3. That statistical advantage paid off as Austria took the lead on the half hour mark through Mauro Hämmerle.

          Cymru need to win this match to have any chance of progression in this competition and it was Adam Brett who looked the most likely to find an equaliser looking lively up front when the ball came to him. Makenzie Bradbury also came close with a useful strike from the edge of the box but his effort was collected by goalkeeper Marcel Kurz.

        42. 45' + 2'

          Cymru force a corner but after the ball is sent into the box by Myles, Kurz comes and claims it in the air to maintain Austria’s lead going into half-time.

        43. 45'

          Substitution

          ALLEN Cruz replaces N/A

        44. 45'

          Substitution

          PHILIPP MOIZI replaces FLORIAN HANGL

        45. 41'

          Music was allowed the space on the edge of the box to shoot and he had a great chance to double Austria’s lead but he slipped as striking the ball and Cymru averted the danger.

        46. 33'

          Yellow card

          JONES Charlie

        47. 33'

          Yellow card

          JONES Charlie

        48. 33'

          Cymru have to somehow find a way back into this match. As things stand, they would be eliminated before their final game.

        49. 31'

          Yellow card

          MAURO HÄMMERLE

        50. 31'

          Yellow card

          MAURO HÄMMERLE

        51. 30'

          Goal

          MAURO HÄMMERLE

        52. 30'

          Austria have taken the lead as Hämmerle fires the ball into the back of the net. The chance came from a long throw that was originally headed away to the edge of the box but Hödl gained possession and provided the assist for the Austrian striker to give his team the lead.

        53. 30'

          Goal

          MAURO HÄMMERLE

        54. 20'

          A great chance for Cymru as they go on the attack. Brett fires off a shot in the box but under the challenge of a defender the venom is taken out of it and Kurz was able to make a comfortable save. Positive signs from Cymru.

        55. 17'

          Austria are enjoying a lot of the ball here in Larnaca but have seen another shot blocked in and around the box as the Cymru defence hold firm.

        56. 📸 Away colours in Larnaca.

        57. 8'

          Brett goes close for Cymru as he attacks the Austria box but he sees his shot blocked and sent behind for a corner kick.

        58. 6'

          Lines is forced to come off his goal line towards the ball in order to clear it to safety under pressure from the Austrian attack.

        59. 5'

          Austria putting Cymru under some early pressure as Hämmerle sees his shot blocked in the 18-yard box.

        60. 1'

          KICK OFF

          Cymru’s second match at UEFA U17 EURO is underway.

        61. Here’s how Cymru line up for this evening’s fixture. Craig Knight makes three changes from the opening defeat against Denmark as Iestyn Jones, Harlan Perry and Adam Brett are brought into the starting XI in place of Rhys Morrish, Luis Gardner and Cruz Allen respectively.

        62. Inside the Cymru dressing room.

        64. INTERVIEW

          “We want to progress and this is a massive game considering the first game didn’t go our way.”

          Hear from Ollie Bostock ahead of the match on RedWall+.

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        65. WATCH HIGHLIGHTS

          Watch highlights from Cymru’s opening match against Denmark on RedWall+.

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        66. Ahead of the match, Craig Knight told UEFA.com: “When you see what the EURO finals entail and the exposure, and that environment they can learn from you can’t help but get excited yourself. I was desperate to get there for this cohort of players to experience what those players experienced last year to aid them in their personal journey and pathway within Wales.”

          Meanwhile, Austria’s manager, Martin Scherb, said: “We are looking forward to the game. Wales are an exciting opponent with a clear style. We will prepare the lads for that.”

        67. This is the state of play in Cymru’s group at the UEFA U17 Championship in Cyprus ahead of their game against Austria today at 16:30 BST.

          Cymru lost their opening match against Denmark 2-0, you can read a summary from that game by clicking here.

          Meanwhile, Austria and Croatia played out a 0-0 draw in their opening fixture.

          A defeat for Craig Knight’s team will mean they are unable to progress to the quarter-final stage of the competition.

        70. There is no live report available for this match

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