Austria Vienna breaks free: 1-0 win against Sturm Graz in the arena!

Austria Vienna breaks free: 1-0 win against Sturm Graz in the arena!

In an exciting duel in the sold-out Merkur Arena, Vienna Austria achieved a deserved 1-0 win against SK Sturm Graz on September 15, 2025. It was a very important success for the hosts, ending the difficult start to the season and securing their second win of the season. The decisive goal was scored in the 22nd minute by Johannes Eggestein, who celebrated his first Bundesliga goal in over four years. This performance makes the defeat particularly bitter for Sturm, as they have now had to wait for a win for six league games - a mishap that puts a lot of pressure on the team management.

Both teams, looking to establish themselves as among the best in the Austrian Bundesliga this season, began the match with great ambition. Manprit Sarkaria had the first opportunity for Austria, but missed in the 17th minute. Eggestein, who hasn't made an appearance since returning to Austria, didn't need to be asked twice and scored after precise preparatory work from Sarkaria. However, Dimitri Lavalee's supposed equalizer was overturned following a VAR review due to a handball decision, while a Sanel Saljic goal was disallowed for offside.

A game full of opportunities

After the half-time break, Graz increased the pressure, but were unable to capitalize on their opportunities. Sturm's best opportunity arose for Gionata Grgic, whose volley and a header from Lavalee couldn't really pose a threat to Austria's defense. Coach Jürgen Säumel tried to bring new impetus to the offense with fresh players, but the lack of creativity and the last precise pass remained in short supply. Despite improvement in the second half, Austria remained defensively stable and didn't let anything go wrong.

Aleksandar Dragovic, who played his 100th Bundesliga game for Austria at the weekend, acted as a support for the defense and made a decisive contribution to stability. Of all people, Maurice Malone, a former Austria striker and new signing at Sturm Graz, was unable to convince in his debut against his former club.

The league at a glance

After this exciting duel, Austria is now in ninth place in the table with seven points, while Sturm Graz remains in fifth place with nine points, but has played one less game. There are interesting games for both teams in the next round. Austria will face SV Ried on September 20th, while Sturm Graz will face the mighty FC Red Bull Salzburg. The competition never sleeps, and the upcoming games could represent crucial turning points in the season for both teams.

In summary, the joy of the victory in Graz was noticeable in the Austria bank, and coach Stephan Helm emphasized the great team spirit. Eggestein also praised the successful integration of the new players. At Sturm Graz, on the other hand, there is a lot of need for discussion after the overall weak performance, as the coach was unable to develop an optimal offensive from his players.

This encounter impressively shows how high-caliber and competitive the Austrian Bundesliga is and gives hope for more exciting games this season.

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