Austria Vienna 3–1 FK Liepaja — UEFA Europa Conference League: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Austria Vienna overturn early deficit to beat 10-man Liepaja
Austria Vienna came from behind to beat FK Liepaja 3-1 in the UEFA Europa Conference League second qualifying round at Generali Arena, turning an early setback into a comfortable win after Liepaja were reduced to ten men.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Liepaja made the perfect start when A. Haidara scored in the fourth minute to put the visitors ahead, but their evening unravelled almost immediately as Marvin Martins was sent off in the eighth minute. Austria Vienna capitalised before the break, with J. Feddersen levelling in the 19th minute from a Philipp Maybach assist before Kelvin Boateng put the home side ahead in the 29th, sending them in 2-1 up at half-time.
The hosts extended their advantage in the second half when Reinhold Ranftl converted a Manfred Fischer assist in the 66th minute to make it 3-1, a scoreline that held to the final whistle. Austria Vienna dominated possession and territory throughout against their depleted opponents, pressing home the numerical advantage created by the early red card.
Ranftl scored the decisive third goal in the 66th minute and finished as the highest-rated player on the pitch with an 8.5 rating.
Austria Vienna's 66% share of possession reflected their control for long periods, particularly after Liepaja were reduced to ten men.
Austria Vienna beat FK Liepaja 3–1 (half-time 2–1).
Austria Vienna met FK Liepaja in the UEFA Europa Conference League (2nd Qualifying Round). Kick-off was Thursday, 30 July 2026, 18:30 UTC at Generali Arena. Referee: Luca Zufferli.
Team pages: Austria Vienna · FK Liepaja · UEFA Europa Conference League
Key moments
- 4' Goal: A. Haidara — 0–1
- 8' Red card: Marvin Martins
- 19' Goal: J. Feddersen (assist: Philipp Maybach) — 1–1
- 29' Goal: Kelvin Boateng — 2–1
- 66' Goal: Reinhold Ranftl (assist: Manfred Fischer) — 3–1
Starting line-ups
Austria Vienna (3-4-3)
FK Liepaja (4-2-3-1)
Pre-match read
Home rated 1512 vs 1287 — 0.84 expected score
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About this match
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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