4:0 AGAINST DENMARK:

U17s in the quarter-finals after a show of strength!

Philipp Moizi scored two goals in yesterday's 4:0 win against Denmark, Austria are through to the European Championship quarter-finals!

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Austria's U17 national team is through to the quarter-finals at the European Championships in Cyprus! After a real show of strength, team boss Martin Scherb's team beat Denmark 4:0, with Philipp Moizi and Oghenetejiri Adejenughure both scoring a brace. "A really good performance," said the overjoyed coach.

Austria got off to a flying start in their final group game in Paralimni yesterday. Philipp Moizi - in the starting eleven for the first time - set the course for the quarter-finals early on with a low shot into the right corner (11'). An effective goal from which the Danes did not recover. Rapid winger Mozi took advantage of this again: he struck again with his left foot, this time from the edge of the penalty area - 2:0 (29'). 

A really good performance from us. I'm very proud of the way the lads presented themselves here.

Teamchef Martin Scherb nach der 4:0-Machtdemonstration gegen Dänemark

Denmark's young star missed the final goal
Austria had the game under control, but didn't finish their chances cleanly at first. Out of nowhere, Denmark suddenly had the chance to score the equalizer: Austria captain Valentin Zabransky steered the ball onto the bar, but Denmark's young star Chidozie Obi from Arsenal headed the rebound from two metres next to the bar. Austria took the 2-0 lead into the break somewhat fortunately, but deservedly so.

Oghenetejiri Adejenughure (left, with Eaden Roka) had his sights perfectly set against the Danes.

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A double strike after the restart decides the game
In front of ÖFB President Klaus Mitterdorfer and General Secretary Thomas Hollerer, Austria were immediately back on top after the restart - and how! First Liefering striker Oghenetejiri Adejenughure headed in a cross from Rapid midfielder Ensar Music (50'), then two minutes later he outpaced Denmark goalkeeper Breum-Harild to make it 4:0 with a brace within two minutes (52') - the final decision.

With this powerful shot, Philipp Moizi put Austria on the road to victory early on.

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The Scandinavians' resistance was now broken. Austria switched to administration mode and were only lucky with a crossbar goal from Denmark captain Markmann (74') and team boss Scherb was able to conserve his strength, as the five changes meant that each of the 18 outfield players had already played minutes at the European Championships. In the end, the Austrians celebrated a well-deserved 4:0 victory, remained unbeaten at the finals and are among the top eight teams in Europe. 

U17 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP

Group B:
Austria - Denmark 4:0 (2:0)
Goal sequence: 1:0 (11.) and 2:0 (29.) Moizi, 3:0 (50.) and 4:0 (52.) Adejenughure

Austria (4-3-3): Kurz; Roka, Zabransky, Dalpiaz, Sorg (64. Ilk); Music (77. Höller), Spalt (74. Zinner), Hödl (64. Ivanschitz); Hämmerle, Adejenughure (64. Fidjeu-Tazemeta), Moizi

Furthermore: Croatia - Wales 1:1 (1:1)

Table: 1st Austria (7), 2nd Denmark (4), 3rd Croatia (3), 4th Wales (1/all 3)

"It's always a great feeling to score for Austria," said a delighted Moizi after the game. "What's more, twice," said Adejenughure.

Austria's U17s celebrated their progression to the European Championship semi-finals after a commanding performance against Denmark.

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Team boss Scherb was full of praise for the performance. "That was a very good performance from us. I'm most pleased that we have so many different goalscorers. Some scored in the elite round, others now in the final round. Now we're looking forward to the knockout round."