Austria Beat Tunisia 1-0 After Laimer Red Card

Austria defeated Tunisia 1-0 in a World Cup‑preparation friendly at the Ernst Happel Stadium on Monday. Marcel Sabitzer scored the solitary goal in the second half. Austria played almost an hour with ten men after Konrad Laimer was sent off in the 36th minute for a clear handball. Tunisia failed to find an equaliser despite having the numerical advantage after the dismissal. Sabitzer's strike arrived after Laimer's red card, giving Austria the lead. Austria kept a clean sheet throughout the match. The defensive effort secured the win despite the reduced lineup. Both teams will continue their preparation schedules ahead of the upcoming World Cup. Austria will look to build on the victory while Tunisia will aim to address the shortcomings revealed by the loss.