S. Korea fall to Austria in pre-World Cup friendly | Yonhap News Agency

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OK By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea lost to Austria 1-0 in their pre-World Cup friendly match in Vienna on Tuesday, as the Taegeuk Warriors wrapped up their two-match European trip without a goal. Son Heung-min of South Korea (C) is defended by Marco Friedl (L) and Konrad Laimer of Austria during the teams' friendly football match at Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna on March 31, 2026. (Yonhap) Lee Tae-seok of South Korea (R) tries to run past Christoph Baumgartner of Austria during the teams' friendly football match at Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna on March 31, 2026. (Yonhap) jeeho@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #football Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' Most Saved (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Lee urges bold measures to cope with concerns about energy situation, including emergency economic decree if needed (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break Gov't proposes 26.2 tln-won extra budget to cushion impact of Middle East tensions Korean Air to enter emergency management mode over soaring fuel costs LG Chem secures 27,000 tons of Russian naphtha Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos N. Korea fall to Austria in pre-World Cup friendly Next S. Korea fall to Austria in pre-World Cup friendly

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By Yoo Jee-ho
SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea lost to Austria 1-0 in their pre-World Cup friendly match in Vienna on Tuesday, as the Taegeuk Warriors wrapped up their two-match European trip without a goal.
Marcel Sabitzer's 48th-minute goal for 24th-ranked Austria was the difference in the friendly match at Ernst-Happel-Stadion in the Austrian capital.
South Korea, ranked 22nd, had earlier lost to Ivory Coast 4-0 last Saturday outside London.
South Korea had 11 shot attempts to Austria's five.
Son Heung-min of South Korea (C) is defended by Marco Friedl (L) and Konrad Laimer of Austria during the teams' friendly football match at Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna on March 31, 2026. (Yonhap)
Lee Tae-seok of South Korea (R) tries to run past Christoph Baumgartner of Austria during the teams' friendly football match at Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna on March 31, 2026. (Yonhap)
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### Areas for Consideration
- Son Heung-min of South Korea (C) is defended by Marco Friedl (L) and Konrad Laimer of Austria during the teams' friendly football match at Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna on March 31, 2026. (Yonhap) Lee Tae-seok of South Korea (R) tries to run past Christoph Baumgartner of Austria during the teams' friendly football match at Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna on March 31, 2026. (Yonhap) jeeho@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #football Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' Most Saved (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Lee urges bold measures to cope with concerns about energy situation, including emergency economic decree if needed (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break Gov't proposes 26.2 tln-won extra budget to cushion impact of Middle East tensions Korean Air to enter emergency management mode over soaring fuel costs LG Chem secures 27,000 tons of Russian naphtha Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos N.

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- Son Heung-min of South Korea (C) is defended by Marco Friedl (L) and Konrad Laimer of Austria during the teams' friendly football match at Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna on March 31, 2026. (Yonhap) Lee Tae-seok of South Korea (R) tries to run past Christoph Baumgartner of Austria during the teams' friendly football match at Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna on March 31, 2026. (Yonhap) jeeho@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #football Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' Most Saved (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Lee urges bold measures to cope with concerns about energy situation, including emergency economic decree if needed (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break Gov't proposes 26.2 tln-won extra budget to cushion impact of Middle East tensions Korean Air to enter emergency management mode over soaring fuel costs LG Chem secures 27,000 tons of Russian naphtha Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos N.

### Expert Commentary
This article covers korea, austria, friendly topics. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 396.