Atzili opened the scoring on 32 minutes, finishing a move supplied by right-back Nana Antwi, who delivered the assist after a measured build-up down the flank. Beitar stayed front-footed and created more volume, but Austria carved out the night’s first big chance before halftime and still trailed 0-1 at the interval. The second half exploded around the hour as Beitar moved 0-2 up when Kalu finished with his left after Atzili’s effort was saved. Austria answered within two minutes, with Boateng slotting in after an initial save on Julian Hettwer’s try. The sequence compressed a lot of drama into a few actions and set up a tense finish.

Extra time tilted toward Beitar, who fired five shots in the first period of added play and forced three saves. Even then, Austria’s defensive line held firm in the box and cleared their lines under pressure. The second extra-time period brought fewer looks and a split of duels, with both sides preparing mentally for penalties. In the shootout, Manfred Fischer, Lee Tae-seok, Reinhold Ranftl and Sanel Saljic scored for Austria. Beitar converted through Brayan Carabalí and Tomer Yosefi, but Eugene Ansah missed and Timothy Muzie had his kick saved. The tie finished 3-3 on aggregate, and the hosts kept their cool from the spot.

Why the numbers point to Beitar’s control but Austria’s resilience

Beitar owned the ball for long stretches with 66% possession and out-shot Austria 20-8. They put nine shots on target to Austria’s four, and also led corners 7-2 and touches in the box 35-18. The visitors created four big chances but converted none of them in open play, while Austria turned one of their two big chances into a goal. Final-third patterns were interesting: Austria actually posted more final-third entries (61 to 50), a sign of direct, punchy progress rather than long hauls in possession. Beitar, meanwhile, were tidier in the decisive zone with a 70% final-third phase completion (93/133) versus Austria’s 50% (51/102).

Crossing and long-ball efficiency favored the Israelites too. Beitar completed 7 of 19 crosses (37%) and 34 of 62 long balls (55%). Austria struggled from wide areas at 3 of 15 (20%) and hit 26 of 70 long balls (37%). On the flip side, Austria’s off-ball work helped compress the danger. They made more tackles (26-22) and interceptions (19-16), and won a higher share of tackles overall (58% vs 45%). Recoveries were dead even at 65-65, a nod to how second balls and quick reactions kept the game in balance despite the shot disparity. In sum, Beitar controlled territory and volume, but Austria made the key defensive plays that kept the tie alive.

Defending and goalkeeping decided the tie

This game turned on penalty-box defending and goalkeeping. Austria blocked fewer shots overall but produced timely clearances and a series of last-ditch interventions that stalled Beitar’s brightest passages. The visitors hit the woodwork once, wasted four big chances, and were tripped up by decision-making at key moments. Across 120 minutes, Austria’s defensive spine absorbed waves of possession and limited clean looks inside the six-yard area. Their back line, led by Aleksandar Dragović’s nine clearances and Jonas Feddersen’s blocks, handled crosses under pressure.

Between the posts, the difference was sharp. Samuel Sahin-Radlinger delivered seven saves to Miguel Silva’s three and turned aside five efforts from inside the box. Beitar stacked shots in extra time, yet Austria’s keeper met the moment with three saves in the first added period alone. High-claim dominance went to Silva (three), but the more decisive interventions were Sahin-Radlinger’s reflex stops. In the shootout, the Austrian No. 1 added a crucial save on Timothy Muzie. The sum of it all meant Beitar’s control did not translate into a knockout blow, and the tie headed to the format where the home side were cleaner.

Match MVP: Samuel Sahin-Radlinger (Sofascore Rating 9)

The Sofascore player of the match was Austria Wien goalkeeper Samuel Sahin-Radlinger with a Sofascore Rating of 9. He played 120 minutes, faced a heavy shot load, and produced seven saves, five of them from inside the penalty area. His penalty save on Timothy Muzie set the tone of the shootout and gave Austria the immediate advantage they needed. He also recovered the ball nine times and swept up behind the back line twice, showing alertness beyond pure shot-stopping. With 34 passes and 20 completed, plus six accurate long balls, he helped relieve pressure and reset Austrian possession. His 48 touches and steady distribution were understated contributors to game control in tense phases. When Beitar ramped up during extra time, Sahin-Radlinger’s three saves in the first period were decisive. It was a classic cup performance: keep your team in it, then win it from 12 yards. On Sofascore, a 9 is elite territory for a goalkeeper, and it matched the eye test here.

Other standouts and the tactical tweaks that mattered

For Austria, Sanel Saljic (Sofascore Rating 7.5) brought energy after coming on and converted his penalty with composure. Reinhold Ranftl (7.4) contributed steady ball progression and also scored his kick in the shootout. Lee Tae-seok (7.4) added defensive work and poise on the ball, then buried his penalty as well. Captain Manfred Fischer led by example, delivering one key pass and finishing the first penalty to settle nerves. Kelvin Boateng’s goal was Austria’s only strike in open play, but it arrived at a vital moment to keep the tie within reach.

For Beitar, Brayan Carabalí (8.1) was excellent on the ball, posting 149 touches, 112 accurate passes, 13 clearances and two shots on target before scoring his penalty. Tomer Yosefi (7.8) affected both ends with two key passes, two tackles won and a composed conversion in the shootout. Miguel Silva’s 61/66 passing and three high claims helped Beitar manage territory from the back, while Atzili (7.4) supplied the first goal and constant threat. Right-back Nana Antwi’s assist and 71/78 passing reflected Beitar’s controlled right-side build. The numbers and performances pointed toward Beitar, but the tie belonged to the side that defended the box better and executed from the spot.