Date: 17-06-1982
Stage: first round
Place: OVIEDO
Running time: 104 min.
Colour: PAL
Quality: HD 1080 50fps (9,5)
Commentary: MULTI: english/spanish/german
My rating: **
Notes: Pezzey,Prohaska,Krankl,Schachner, Figueroa,Yanez,Caszely
MATCH SUMMARY
Thursday, 17 June 1982, 17:15
Carlos Tartiere, Oviedo
Attendance: 22,500
Meteo: Clear, mild, 18°C
AUSTRIA
Friedl Koncilia
Erich Obermayer
Bruno Pezzey
Robert Sara (c)
Herbert Prohaska
Josef Hickersberger
Kurt Jara
Hans Krankl
Walter Schachner
Wilhelm Kreuz
Johann Dihanich
Coach: Georg Schmidt (AUT)
71′ ↓Wilhelm Kreuz ↑Walter Hörmann
79′ ↓Johann Dihanich ↑Gerhard Steinkogler
CHILE
Mario Osbén
Mario Soto
Eugenio Mena
Carlos Caszely
Osvaldo Arica
Patricio Yáñez
Carlos Rivas
Miguel Angel Neira
Manuel Rojas
Rodrigo Goldberg
Mario Galindo (c)
Coach: Luis Santibáñez (CHI)
69′ ↓Carlos Rivas ↑Jorge Neira
78′ ↓Patricio Yáñez ↑Gustavo Moscoso
Referee: Juan Cardellino (URU)
Goals:
21′ Walter Schachner, AUT
Match overview
Austria opened their 1982 World Cup campaign with a narrow but deserved win over Chile in Oviedo. Walter Schachner’s first-half goal, the result of a well-worked move, gave Austria the lead and confidence. The Austrians controlled much of the play, showing discipline and organisation, but Chile responded with attacking intent in the second half. Despite several promising moves, the South Americans could not find a way past Koncilia. Austria’s ability to manage the game and limit Chile’s chances proved decisive as they held on for the win.
Trivia
This match marked Austria’s return to the World Cup after missing the previous edition. Walter Schachner’s goal was his first at a World Cup finals. Chile’s defeat continued their streak of failing to win their opening match at the World Cup, and Austria’s defensive solidity would become a feature of their group stage campaign.
