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Pacult's debut ends in frustration: WAC loses 1:2 against Ried!
Peter Pacult makes his debut as WAC coach, loses 1:2 against SV Ried. Frustration with team performance before the next game.
Pacult's debut ends in frustration: WAC loses 1:2 against Ried!
What an exciting football game between WAC and SV Ried! On October 18, 2025, the two teams met in Wolfsberg and the guests from Ried took home the three points. SV Ried won 2-1 and thus ensured Peter Pacult's bitter debut as WAC coach.
The start of Pacult's coaching career was impressive, because after just 20 minutes the Carinthians celebrated the 1-0 thanks to Zukic, who hit the net with a header and thus presented himself as the league's top scorer - with four goals and six assists, he is undisputedly an important factor this season. But the joy didn't last long, because SV Ried proved to be an uncomfortable opponent and turned the game around.
The turning point of the game
In the 53rd minute, Mutandwa came into the game as a joker and brought Ried back into the action within just 27 seconds of being substituted on. The equalizer came promptly after a precise pass. The open exchange of blows that followed made the spectators sit up and take notice, but both Mutandwa and Avdijaj were unable to take advantage of their further chances - Polster and Leitner on both sides were vigilant.
A painful turnaround occurred for the WAC when Diabate was shown the red card for an emergency stop against Rossdorfer. For Ried, this was the moment to keep his nerve. Mutandwa confidently took advantage of the penalty and put his team 2-1 ahead, which ultimately secured victory for Ried. And while the guests cheered, Pacult stood on the sidelines in his coach's uniform and had to admit that his team didn't have the liveliness that he had hoped for. He noticed this fact during the warm-up, but his speech doesn't seem to have had any effect in the dressing room either.[heute.at]
A look into the future
For Peter Pacult it is now about learning from the defeat, because the next challenge awaits his team on the national holiday. The reigning champion Sturm Graz comes to visit. A duel that will be more than explosive. Pacult's next steps will be crucial in gaining the trust of fans and players.[courier.at]
Yesterday's result shows that a lot is possible in football and surprises can be the order of the day. The question remains whether Pacult can make the necessary adjustments on the next match day to turn things around.[transfermarkt.at]
There is a loyal following in the stands who, despite the disappointment and difficulties of their team, expect the commitment and passion that is urgently needed in the coming games. As we all know, anything is possible in football, and we can't wait to see how the WAC will overcome the next challenges under Pacult's leadership.