Strong fight, but:
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The chance was within their grasp: the women of Vienna's Austria fought bravely against favorites Paris FC until the 67th minute. In the end, however, it was not enough to advance to the group stage of the Women's Champions League. After a 0-0 draw in the first leg, Austria were beaten 2-0 in the second leg. Frenchwoman Clara Matéo scored in the 67th and 73rd minute to decide the game.
In front of 3,004 fans at the Franz Horr Stadium - a record crowd for a home game for the "violet" women - coach Stefan Kenesei's team once again sold themselves dearly against Paris. Despite a strong defensive performance by captain Carina Wenninger and Katharina Schiechtl over long stretches, the committed performance was not enough in the end.
The favored French women took command right from the start, but the "Violets" held their own. Courtney Strode had a good opportunity, but her shot was cleared with her head by Fiona Liaigre (25'). Austria keeper Jasmin Pal shone with a save against Maelle Garbino (42'). In the 55th minute, the hosts were celebrating after Schiechtl scored what they thought was a goal, but referee Ewa Augustyn from Poland ruled an offensive foul - and it was not clear whether the ball was even behind the line.
Clara Mateo finally scored the winner for the Parisians. After an Austria corner, the visitors countered at lightning speed and Mateo scored from an acute angle (67'). The 27-year-old added to her tally shortly afterwards, netting from a spectacular angle (73'). The "Veilchen" thus broke their goal drought in the ninth game of the season, having scored 28:0 in the first eight. This means that St. Pölten remain the only Austrian women's team allowed to play in the concert of the really big clubs.
The Viennese team will now move on to the second qualifying round of the new Women's Europa Cup.
Sturm Graz were knocked out in the first round, with Ajax Amsterdam proving to be too big for them in the second leg. The draw for the CL league phase will take place on Friday (12.00), followed by the draw for the European Cup.
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