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Herbert Prohaska celebrates 70 – Austria Vienna disappoints fans in defeat!
On August 10th, 2025, Austria celebrated their club icon Herbert Prohaska, but the team still lost 0-2 against WAC and disappointed the fans.
Herbert Prohaska celebrates 70 – Austria Vienna disappoints fans in defeat!
Last weekend, the fans and friends of FK Austria Wien celebrated a very special occasion: Herbert Prohaska, the undisputed club icon, turned 70. Many of the club's legends, including Hermann Stessl, were present at the celebrations in the Generali Arena to congratulate the anniversary. Carlo Ancelotti delivered his congratulations via video message, which further enriched the emotional atmosphere. Tears of emotion flowed at the magnificent choreography performed in honor of Prohaska.
However, the celebration was marred by the disappointing result of the game against Wolfsberger AC. The team had to admit defeat 0-2, which caused discontent among 13,093 spectators. crown reported that the WAC extended their lead in the 6th minute through Schöpf and in the 23rd minute after an own goal from K. Lee. Coach Stephan Helm was dissatisfied with his team's performance and said after the game: "The WAC performed very well, we did not perform at all."
{Fan dissatisfaction and rising demands}
After the strong performances of the previous season, the fans of Austria Vienna are dissatisfied with the current level of play. Captain Manfred Fischer summed up the feeling of helplessness: “We want to see Austria!” The demands of the supporters have increased and after two rounds of the championship the table shows a sobering picture: only one point is recorded, which is already putting pressure on the team.
The defense showed weaknesses, while the offensive performance against the WAC was not convincing. Helm emphasized that the past was irrelevant and demanded hard work from his players. “We have to talk openly about our problems,” he explained with regard to the upcoming European Cup second leg against Banik Ostrava. Fischer suggested making the speech within the team louder and more motivating in order to strengthen the team.
{Return to the Stadiums}
The emotional highs and lows of football ripple through the entire community. Especially after the pandemic, fans are craving the stadium experience like never before. According to a recent study by Statista More fans are planning to attend games regularly, and more than 80 percent want safety measures such as mandatory masks and regular disinfection in the stadiums.
Despite the challenges, interest in football remains unbroken. In Europe, around 50 percent of fans also have their eye on eSports, and interest in women's football is constantly growing. Women's football is increasingly seen as an important area for sponsorship and has reached the level of women's national teams.
Austria will have to prove itself in the coming weeks and months in order to live up to the expectations of its fans. The upcoming second leg against Banik Ostrava could bring the turnaround the team needs to return to last season's successes.