BERLIN (Interstat) — Germany U19 W defeated Austria U19 W 3-1 on Monday in a global football match, using an early goal and a steady finish to secure a home victory. Jil Schafer scored in the sixth minute to give Germany U19 W the lead, and the home side remained in front for the rest of the contest. Austria U19 W responded with a goal from Denise Lueger, but Germany U19 W added two more goals to put the match away. Elira Terakaj was among the German scorers, and the win kept Germany U19 W unbeaten in the competition this season. The match was the second competition outing for both sides, and it ended with the home team scoring three goals and the visiting team managing one.

The first goal came when Schafer struck in the 6th minute. Germany U19 W led after that goal and did not trail at any point. Austria U19 W stayed in the game through Lueger’s goal, but the visiting side could not find an equalizer after falling behind again. Germany U19 W scored three goals overall, while Austria U19 W scored one. Schafer, Terakaj and Lueger each played the full match, according to the game’s key performances. The contest remained competitive but ended with the home team ahead.

Germany U19 W’s record in this competition is now two wins and no losses. Its record across all competitions is also two wins and no losses. Austria U19 W’s record in this competition is now one win and one loss, and its overall record is also one win and one loss. Those marks reflect a strong start for Germany U19 W and a split start for Austria U19 W. Germany U19 W’s previous result was a 5-1 win at Hungary U19 W. Austria U19 W’s previous result was a 2-1 win at Netherlands U19 W. Both teams entered the match after positive results, but Germany U19 W maintained its perfect start.

Austria U19 W remained within reach because of Lueger’s goal. The visiting team searched for another scoring chance, but Germany U19 W kept the lead and avoided a late scare. Germany U19 W scored first and then added to its lead. Austria U19 W could not build on its earlier win at Netherlands U19 W. The loss evened Austria U19 W’s competition record and its overall record. Germany U19 W continued to accumulate wins in the early part of the season. The home side finished with three goals, while Austria U19 W finished with one.

Germany U19 W’s home victory also extended its overall unbeaten run to start the season. The team has won both of its competition matches and both of its matches across all competitions. Austria U19 W has one win and one loss in the competition and the same record across all competitions. The match featured goals from Schafer and Terakaj for Germany U19 W, while Lueger scored for Austria U19 W. Schafer’s sixth-minute goal was the first score of the game. Terakaj’s goal helped Germany U19 W add to its lead, and Lueger’s goal gave Austria U19 W its only tally of the night.

Austria U19 W’s effort included a goal from Lueger and a full 90 minutes from the same player. Germany U19 W received full 90 minutes from Schafer and Terakaj, both of whom scored. The home side’s three-goal output was enough to secure the win, while Austria U19 W’s one-goal output left it short. The result continued Germany U19 W’s successful opening to the season and handed Austria U19 W its first loss of the competition. Germany U19 W remains unbeaten in the competition and across all competitions.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Germany U19 W 2, Austria U19 W 1. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Germany U19 W with a 66.9 percent probability to win. The simulator gave Germany U19 W a one-goal margin, and the ELO system favored the home side before kickoff.