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Sturm Graz Dominates Graz Derby with Resounding Victory
Graz, Austria – In a vibrant match played at the Merkur Arena, Sturm Graz emphatically defeated Grazer AK in the local derby, with a final score that reflected their superiority on the field. The match, corresponding to the fifth round of the Austrian Bundesliga, was marked by the intensity and rivalry characteristic of this derby.
Sturm Graz, with a slight advantage in possession (52% compared to Grazer AK’s 48%), demonstrated greater effectiveness in front of the goal. While Grazer AK attempted 10 shots (2 on target and 5 off target), it was Sturm Graz who managed to capitalize on their opportunities, with 14 total shots (7 on target and 5 off target).
The score was opened in the 41st minute with a goal by S. Jatta for Sturm Graz, without any apparent assist. In the second half, T. Horvat extended the lead in the 64th minute, following an assist from T. Oermann, consolidating Sturm Graz’s dominance. Grazer AK, despite their efforts, failed to find the back of the net.
The tension on the field resulted in several cautions. L. Graf from Grazer AK and E. Karic, J. Hodl, T. Chukwuani from Sturm Graz received yellow cards. The situation became even more complicated for Grazer AK when T. Koch received a red card in the 81st minute, leaving his team with ten players.
In stoppage time, S. Jatta sealed the victory with his second goal of the match in the 90th minute, without any apparent assist, establishing the final score. Sturm Graz proved to be the king of Graz on this occasion, leaving Grazer AK with the need to rethink their strategy for the upcoming matches. Referee Christian-Petru Ciochirca had a challenging job in this intense encounter.
Substitutions sturm graz: at minute 39 J. Gorenc Stankovic came in and J. Hodl went out., at minute 46 O. Kiteishvili came in and S. Hierlander went out., at minute 77 T. Oermann came in and G. Haider went out., at minute 90 L. Grgic came in and B. Beganovic went out.
Substitutions grazer ak: at minute 70 T. Cipot came in and Z. Jano went out., at minute 70 D. Maderner came in and M. Satin went out., at minute 70 D. Frieser came in and A. Hofleitner went out., at minute 80 L. Graf came in and C. Lichtenberger went out., at minute 84 R. Harakate came in and M. Kreuzriegler went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Grazer AK
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