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Sturm Graz Stages Comeback to Defeat Grazer AK in Tense Match
Sturm Graz defeated Grazer AK 3-1 in a tense match at the Merkur Arena in Graz, Austria, in the 21st round of the Austrian Bundesliga. The game, played on March 9th, 2025, was marked by numerous yellow and red cards issued by referee Harald Lechner.
Grazer AK started strongly, creating some early chances and unsettling the Sturm Graz defense. Despite Sturm Graz dominating possession (70%), Grazer AK managed 11 shots (3 on target) and took the lead in the 78th minute through a goal by Perchtold. However, Sturm Graz, with more accuracy in their shots (5 on target out of 10), responded with two late goals, one from Kiteishvili in the 86th minute and another from Yalcouye in the 90th minute. The latter goal was followed by a yellow card for Yalcouye.
The match was littered with fouls (16 by Grazer AK and 8 by Sturm Graz) and cautions: six yellow cards for Grazer AK, including three in the first half, and two for Sturm Graz. Furthermore, Grazer AK finished the game with ten men after Poms’ red card in the 88th minute. Despite their efforts, Grazer AK couldn’t prevent the defeat, while Sturm Graz secured three crucial points in their pursuit of a top-table finish.
Substitutions grazer ak: at minute 46 T. Schiestl came in and B. Rosenberger went out., at minute 46 M. Perchtold came in and T. Schriebl went out., at minute 68 T. Cipot came in and D. Maderner went out., at minute 68 Z. Jano came in and L. Kleinheisler went out., at minute 83 M. Gantschnig came in and P. Filipovic went out.
Substitutions sturm graz: at minute 63 A. Camara came in and S. Jatta went out., at minute 71 T. Chukwuani came in and J. Gorenc Stankovic went out., at minute 71 L. Grgic came in and W. Boving went out., at minute 82 G. Wuthrich came in and N. Geyrhofer went out., at minute 82 E. Soglo came in and E. Karic went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Grazer AK
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