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Sturm Graz Edges Out FC BW Linz in Tense Encounter
Sturm Graz secured a 1-0 victory against FC BW Linz at the Hofmann Personal Stadion in Linz, Austria, in a match that was part of the Austrian Bundesliga Championship Round, game 7. Played on May 4th, 2025, the game was characterized by tension and a high number of cards.
Otar Kiteishvili scored the only goal of the match in the 48th minute, assisted by Manon Johnston. FC BW Linz had less possession (46%), with 5 shots (none on target) and 4 corners. Sturm Graz enjoyed more possession (54%), had 21 shots (4 on target), and also achieved 4 corners. Both teams committed 10 fouls each. However, the match was punctuated by numerous cards; FC BW Linz received 3 yellow cards, while Sturm Graz received 3 yellow cards and one red card for B. Beganovic in the 79th minute, leaving them a man down for the closing stages of the game. Despite playing with ten men, Sturm Graz managed to hold on to their lead and claim all three points. The referee for the match was Harald Lechner from Austria.
Substitutions fc bw linz: at minute 63 J. Golles came in and S. Pirkl went out., at minute 63 C. Noss came in and S. Seidl went out., at minute 79 A. Schmidt came in and Ronivaldo went out., at minute 79 E. Bakatukanda came in and S. Diabate went out.
Substitutions sturm graz: at minute 66 S. Hierlander came in and A. Camara went out., at minute 76 J. Hodl came in and T. Horvat went out., at minute 84 P. Kiedl came in and M. Yalcouye went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
FC BW Linz
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