Austria Run Riot as Ghana Collapse 5–1 in Vienna Friendly

By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo

The Austria national football team delivered a dominant performance to thrash the Ghana national football team 5–1 in an international friendly, exposing defensive frailties and underlining their attacking efficiency.

Austria took control early and never looked back, capitalizing on Ghana’s vulnerabilities to secure a comprehensive victory on home soil.

The hosts opened the scoring in the 13th minute when Marcel Sabitzer converted from the penalty spot, calmly slotting home to give Austria an early advantage.

Despite moments of resistance, Ghana struggled to cope with Austria’s intensity and organization, with the midfield and defensive lines repeatedly stretched.

Austria tightened their grip on the match in the second half, starting with Michael Gregoritsch, who doubled the lead in the 51st minute with a clinical finish.

The pressure continued to mount, and Stefan Posch made it 3–0 in the 59th minute, further punishing Ghana’s defensive lapses.

Austria’s dominance persisted late into the game, with Carney Chukwuemeka adding a fourth goal in the 79th minute to cap off a flowing attacking move.

Ghana managed a late response through Jordan Ayew, who pulled one back in the 77th minute, but it proved little more than a consolation.

Nicolas Seiwald completed the rout deep into stoppage time (90+2’), sealing an emphatic 5–1 victory.