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Thrilling Draw Between Grazer AK and Austria Vienna Kicks Off Bundesliga Season
Graz was the stage for a captivating match between Grazer AK and Austria Vienna, ending in a draw that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The game, corresponding to the first matchday of the 2025 Bundesliga season, was played at the Merkur Arena and officiated by Stefan Ebner.
Grazer AK took the lead in the 22nd minute thanks to a goal by R. Harakate, assisted by T. Koch. However, Austria Vienna responded before halftime with a goal from M. Sarkaria, with the help of D. Fitz. The second half started intensely, and T. Cipot put Grazer AK ahead again in the 56th minute, after a brilliant play by R. Harakate. Just when it seemed that victory would remain at home, D. Fitz, assisted by N. Botic, equalized for Austria Vienna in the 86th minute, sealing a draw that reflects the equality shown on the field.
Austria Vienna dominated possession with 63% compared to Grazer AK’s 37%, but Grazer AK proved to be lethal in their attacks. The visitors took 13 shots, 3 of which were on target, while the home side attempted 7 shots, 2 between the posts. Regarding fouls, Austria Vienna committed 12 compared to Grazer AK’s 6. Both teams left the field without any yellow or red cards.
Substitutions austria vienna: at minute 61 M. Malone came in and J. Eggestein went out., at minute 61 P. Wiesinger came in and J. Handl went out., at minute 61 M. Fischer came in and Lee Kang-Hee went out., at minute 76 M. Sarkaria came in and N. Botic went out., at minute 86 A. Barry came in and S. Saljic went out.
Substitutions grazer ak: at minute 68 T. Cipot came in and Z. Jano went out., at minute 68 D. Maderner came in and A. Hofleitner went out., at minute 74 T. Koch came in and T. Schriebl went out., at minute 75 R. Harakate came in and C. Lichtenberger went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Grazer AK
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Austria Vienna
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