Analysis The numbers behind the result
Austria Vienna clinical in victory despite Liepaja's shot volume
Austria Vienna's 2-0 win was justified by their superior efficiency, converting two of their three shots on target despite FK Liepaja's higher shot volume (12 total shots to Vienna's 9). The visitors' early breakthrough by Florian Wustinger (31') and Matteo Wels' strike (55') proved decisive, with both goals coming from inside the box — reflecting their 100% shot selection from dangerous areas (all 9 attempts inside the box).
Liepaja dominated corners (6-3) and matched Vienna's shots inside the box (9 each), but only tested the keeper twice from their 12 attempts. Vienna's slightly higher possession (53%) translated into better chance quality, with their 77% pass accuracy outperforming Liepaja's 81% in more advanced areas. The hosts' two yellow cards — including Amar Haidara's booking (33') during Vienna's dominant first-half spell — highlighted their defensive struggles.
The defining stat: Vienna scored from 66.7% of their shots on target (2/3), while Liepaja failed to convert any of their 2 on-target efforts.