Willingen, Germany - Favourites Austria took victory in the premiere of the Team Tour event in Willingen Saturday even in the absence of World Cup leader Gregor Schlierenzauer.

The team of Thomas Morgenstern, Markus Eggenhofer, Andreas Kofler and Wolfgang Loitzl amassed a total of 902.9 points to finish just 1.7 points ahead of Norway's Roar Ljoekelsoey, Tom Hilde, Anders Bardal and Anders Jacobsen on 901.2 points.

Finland took third spot with 793.2 points, followed by home nation Germany on 778.7.

The individual ski-jumping World Cup continues Sunday with an event in Willingen. Further team Team Tour competitions are scheduled for Klingenthal and Oberstdorf. (dpa)