Slovenia vs Austria Player Ratings: Šeško Impresses with Penalty, Laimer Shines for Austria in 1-1 Draw

The hosts, Slovenia shared the points with Austria courtesy of a 1-1 draw in their UEFA Nations League campaign opener at Stožice stadium in Ljubljana, Slovenia. 

The home team started well, enjoying a lead through Benjamin Sesko’s penalty. However, Ralf Ragnick managed Austria, eventually asserted themselves and gained full control of the game following Konrad Laimer’s equaliser in the 28th minute. 

After a fiercely contested clash and upon the conclusion of the Matchday 1st proceedings in the Nations League. These two teams have taken the first (Austria) and second (Slovenia) spots on the Group G table respectively. 

Slovenia National Football Team Player Ratings vs Austria 

Goalkeeper 

Matevž Vidovšek  (7.5/10): He was impressive despite playing his second international looked calm and collected between the sticks and made several vital saves to deny the visitors. 

Defenders

David Brekalo (6.8/10): The Orland City player had fair outings and gave the visitors tough times on the right side with his defensive attributes and attacks. 

Vanja Drkušić (7.5/10): The 24-year-old centre-back was solid at the back making 10 clearances, two interruptions, and four recoveries. 

Jaka Bijol (6.6/10): The Slovenian captain teamed up well with Janza to guard their goal to prevent the visitors from doubling their tally. 

Erik Janža (6.6/10):  The left-back was all over the pitch especially going forward down the channels and posing threats to the Austrian defence.

Midfielders 

Petar Stojanović (7.5/10): Played brilliantly on the right flank creating key chances, winning duels, and making passes into the final third. Also, helped in defending at times. 

Adam Čerin (6.2/10): Picked up a yellow card and failed to make the most of his presence in the midfield against skilled Austrians. 

Timi Max Elšnik (6.8/10): A spirited outing for the Red Star midfielder, who made several key contributions in both attack and defence with his work rate. 

Sandi Lovric (6.2/10): Only clocked 63 minutes of game time and couldn’t have much impact making way for substitutes in the second half. 

Forwards 

Andraž Šporar (5.5/10): A disappointing outing for the 30-year-old with just only shot on target and minimal involvement in the attack, taken off after just 60 mins of game time.

Benjamin Šeško (8/10): The talented striker lived up to his hype with another promising outing spearheading the attack, slotting home the penalty to give his side an advantage.

Substitutes 

Jan Mlakar – (6.8/10)

Zan Celar – (6/10)

Jure Balkovec – (6.5/10)

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Austria National Football Team Player Ratings vs Slovenia 

Goalkeeper 

Patrick Pentz (6.5/10): Austrian stopper wasn’t tested by Slovenian forwards beside conceding the penalty, Pentz was solid. 

Defenders

Phillipp Mwene (6.5/10): Mwene looked vulnerable on right defence and gave away the crucial penalty opportunity to the hosts following a handball offence inside the box. However, assisted for the goal and created two chances. 

Stefan Posch (6.4/10): The Bologna defender had a decent game and made vital interceptions and blocks keeping the attacker at bay.

Maximilian Wöber (7.8/10): Another star performer for Austria, Wober won 11 duels, made 17 passes into the final third, and had 100 touches dictating the game’s rhythm from the back. 

Alexander Prass (6.8/10): An impressive outing from the 23-year-old playing as Right back. Making crucial blocks winning duels and posing constant threats to the opposition with his attacking nature. 

Midfielders 

Nicolas Seiwald (7.5/10): The Leipzig midfield was a commanding force alongside Laimer – which helped them to tighten their grip on the game by winning the midfield battles. 

Konrad Laimer (8/10): A standout performer for visitors, Laimer displayed his excellence in midfield and inspired Austria to fight back by netting the equaliser in the 28th minute. 

Romano Schmid (6.4/10): Schmid had fair outings, and was involved in action putting accurate crosses and delivering passes into the final third.

Marcel Sabitzer (7.8/10): The attacking midfielder played an orchestrating ting role in creating vital chances and inspired his team by playing as number 10 role.

Patrick Wimmer (6/10): The Wolfsburg midfielder had a quiet evening eventually subbed off in 46 min for Baumgartner. 

Forward

Marko Arnautović (6.2/10): The reputed goalscorer didn’t have much involvement upfront and missed a big chance while attempting only two shots on target. 

Substitutes

Chukwubuike Junior Adamu (6/10)

Kevin Stöger (6.4/10)

Christoph Baumgartner (6.5/10)