1:5 in Vaduz

Austria Lustenau suffer defeat in first test match

Namory Cisse scored Lustenau's only goal in the first test against Vaduz.(Bild: Austria Lustenau)

Austria Lustenau were without a chance in the 1:5 defeat at Swiss second division side Vaduz in the first test match of their spring preparations. However, this is not particularly meaningful - coach Markus Mader had to do without nine of his players, and the Liechtenstein side are already close to the start of the league.

Austria Lustenau went down 5-1 in their first test match against FC Vaduz. Namory Cisse scored the only goal for Austria on the artificial pitch at the Rheinparkstadion in Vaduz. For the Liechtenstein side, it was the last test before the start of the spring Challenge League campaign, while it was Austria's first of the year. "It was clear that they were therefore much further ahead than us," said Lustenau coach Markus Mader, not wanting to put too much weight on the result. However, the coach was displeased that his team was not really on the ball before the break and FC Vaduz created four goals from four chances. "That was far too easy, the coordination wasn't right."

Many absentees
The lack of penetration up front has not changed compared to the fall. After the break, Lustenau's play looked pleasing at times. In front of goal, however, the team lacked coolness. However, Austria also had to withdraw nine players due to illness or injury. Armand Smrcka was the only test player to take part. The 22-year-old Viennese is without a club and played for FAC until the summer. As a defensive midfielder, however, he plays in a position that is occupied several times at Austria.