friendly
5:00 p.mMarch 27, 2026
International friendly
Ernst Happel Stadium
Referee: Mohammed Khled Hoish, Saudi Arabia
Austria
Ghana
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Expected Goals (xG)
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Passing by
409 (87%)
Accurate passes
252 (80%)
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trainer
Ralf Dietrich Rangnick
1
G
Lorenzo you
6.2
2
d
Derrick Cohen
5.9
23
d
Alexander Djiku
6.2
4
d
Jonas Adjei Adjetey
6.0
3
d
Caleb Yirenkyi
5.9
11
M
Antoine Semenyo
6.7
M
no way
65′ M
Thomas Partey
45+3′
7
M
Abdul Fatou Isahaku
6.6
F
Jordan Day (C)
77′
19
F
Prince Kwabena Adu
6.3
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Austria dismantled Ghana 5-1 in a dominant friendly at the Ernst Happel Stadion, with Marcel Sabitzer in charge.
This international friendly on March 27, 2026 served as a crucial test for both nations. Austria sought to build on recent performances. Ghana was looking to find rhythm and cohesion against a strong European rival.
Austria made an immediate declaration of intent. They pressed high and controlled possession from the start. His early pressure quickly paid off. In the 12th minute, Marcel Sabitzer advanced and calmly converted a penalty.
Ghana struggled to gain a foothold in the midfield battle. His passes were often misplaced under Austria’s relentless pressure. Thomas Partey was shown a yellow card just before the break in the 45+3rd minute, reflecting Ghana’s frustration. Austria held their one-goal lead going into the break.
The half-time whistle offered both coaches a chance to regroup. Austria aimed to maintain their intensity and find more goals. Ghana, however, needed a drastic tactical change to improve their defensive shape and create more attacking opportunities.
Austria came out of the break with renewed vigor and several substitutions. They quickly extended their lead. In the 51st minute, Michael Gregoritsch guided a precise shot into the net. Sabitzer provided a key assist.
Just eight minutes later, Austria struck again. Stefan Posch crashed the ball in the 59th minute with the assistance of Gregoritsch. The Austrians were now in full control of the match, delighting the home crowd.
Ghana made a number of substitutions around the 70 minute mark. They were looking to inject new legs and energy into their fighting side. Jordan Ayew pulled one back for the visitors in the 77th minute, finding the net after a rare attacking move by Ghana.
Any hope of a comeback from Ghana was short-lived. Three minutes later, Austria restored their four-goal cushion. C. Chukwuemeka scored in the 80th minute, again assisted by the influential Sabitzer. Nicolas Seiwald added a fifth goal in stoppage time, at 90+2 minutes, to cap off a memorable night.
Austria’s statistical dominance underlined their performance. They commanded 60% of the possession and registered seven shots on goal from 11 total shots. Ghana managed just one shot on target from five total attempts, reflecting their struggles in front of goal.
This resounding victory provides Austria with significant confidence and momentum. They will now look forward to their next international matches with optimism. Ghana, on the other hand, must thoroughly reassess their approach after a humbling defeat.
