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Grazer AK Edges Out Austria Klagenfurt in Thrilling Match at Merkur Arena
Graz, Austria – Grazer AK secured a 1-0 victory over Austria Klagenfurt in a dramatic match at the Merkur Arena, in the 7th round of the Austrian Bundesliga relegation round 2024. The game, played on May 2nd, 2025, at 5:30 PM under the refereeing of Arnes Talic, was characterized by tension and expulsions.
D. Maderner scored the only goal of the match in the 33rd minute, assisted by C. Lichtenberger, giving Grazer AK the lead. N. Binder equalized for Austria Klagenfurt in the 37th minute with an assist from C. Cvetko. However, the sending off of M. Kitz in the 49th minute left Austria Klagenfurt a man down, hindering their play. The match was intense, with numerous fouls and yellow cards. Grazer AK dominated possession (69%) and created more scoring chances (19 shots, 6 on target). Austria Klagenfurt, despite their numerical disadvantage, also had opportunities. The end of the match was marked by tension and several yellow cards. The victory went to the home side, Grazer AK.
Substitutions austria klagenfurt: at minute 52 K. Gezos came in and F. Jaritz went out., at minute 76 N. Szerencsi came in and S. Straudi went out., at minute 90 P. Wydra came in and B. Bobzien went out.
Substitutions grazer ak: at minute 67 Z. Jano came in and P. Filipovic went out., at minute 76 B. Rosenberger came in and D. Frieser went out., at minute 82 M. Gantschnig came in and M. Satin went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Grazer AK
Austria Klagenfurt
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