11 November 2026
By Roger Kennedy
roger@TheCork.ie
Entertainment
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Battle for direct promotion to League A
After four matches, Austria leads Group B3 with 8 points. A victory in the upcoming clash would guarantee Ralf Rangnick’s side promotion to the next division.
Meanwhile, Ireland and Kosovo each have 5 points, so to stay in contention for first place, The Boys in Green must defeat Das Team away. If our side loses, however, it will only be able to compete for second place going forward.
Missed victory in the first encounter
In October, Ireland hosted Austria at home, and Heimir Hallgrímsson’s team delivered a strong performance. The Boys in Green pressed hard, launched numerous dangerous counterattacks, and managed to capitalise on their chances. Troy Parrott netted two goals, but Ireland couldn’t hold on to their lead. Substitutes Michael Gregoritsch and Alexander Prass secured a draw for Austria.
Troy Parrott is thriving in the national team jersey
The striker is going through a difficult stretch at Betis and has failed to score in eight consecutive matches. He last found the back of the net in early September, when he secured a narrow victory for Los Verdiblancos over Real Madrid.
With the national team, things are completely different for Parrott: the player feels confident and shows impressive scoring form. In his last three games, he has netted four goals and has been one of the leaders on the pitch. The Boys in Green will be hoping that, in the upcoming match, he can once again set his club-level struggles aside and showcase his goalscoring prowess.
What do Ireland have in store for their opponent?
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side will cede possession and avoid a head-to-head battle with Austria. The Boys in Green will focus on maintaining a compact shape between the lines and making quick transitions from defence to attack. Finn Azaz, who is having a superb season with Southampton, will likely serve as the playmaker, while captain Nathan Collins, now recovered from injury, will lead the defence. The legendary Seamus Coleman will work with the team and assist the coaching staff, though he has not been named in the matchday squad.
Linz: Extra ace up Das Team’s sleeve
Austria often host opponents in Vienna, but the upcoming clash will take place at the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz. At this stadium, Das Team has won 6 of 7 matches, scoring 20 goals and conceding just 4. Even the formidable Norway side, featuring Erling Haaland, was routed here 5-1. However, if our team makes life difficult for the Austrians, as they did in the October fixture in Dublin, the home-pitch advantage in Linz may not prove decisive.
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