The Vienna XI were a combination formed from First Vienna and Weiner Sport Club. They were managed by WSC boss Vince Hayes, an ex-Manchester United player. The First Vienna players were Steinbrecher, Urban, Rumbold, Peschek and Fritham, the others were from WSC. Vienna XI's Schmieger missed a penalty in the 42nd minute, and Sunderland missed one in the last minute. Ness and Schink sending offs occurred in the last 10 minutes. The referee first tried to sent off Low but reversed this decision after Sunderland protested.