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Sturm Graz Defeats Grazer AK in Thrilling Derby
Graz, Austria – In an electrifying derby held at the Merkur-Arena, Sturm Graz defeated Grazer AK in a match corresponding to matchday 16 of the Austrian Bundesliga. The match, refereed by Julian Weinberger, was characterized by high intensity and several noteworthy actions.
Sturm Graz took an early lead in the 7th minute with a goal by J. Mitchell assisted by T. Horvat. Ball possession was divided, with 47% for Sturm Graz and 53% for Grazer AK. However, Sturm Graz’s offensive effectiveness was superior, reflected in the 16 shots taken, 6 of which were on target.
In the second half, in the 67th minute, M. Malone extended Sturm Graz’s lead, thanks to an assist from F. Rozga. Grazer AK fought to get back into the game, but their lack of accuracy was evident, with only 2 shots on target out of the 7 attempted.
In the final minutes of the match, in the 90th minute, C. Lichtenberger scored for Grazer AK with an assist from T. Cipot, but it was too late to reverse the score. The match also saw several yellow cards shown, including one to T. Koch of Grazer AK in the 75th minute, and two to M. Malone and T. Chukwuani of Sturm Graz, and another to A. Hofleitner of Grazer AK at minutes 85 and 90 respectively. Sturm Graz finished the match with 47% possession, 7 corners, and 16 fouls committed, while Grazer AK had 53% possession, 5 corners, and 12 fouls.
Substitutions sturm graz: at minute 64 L. Grgic came in and S. Jatta went out., at minute 81 F. Rozga came in and J. Hodl went out., at minute 81 J. Gorenc Stankovic came in and T. Chukwuani went out., at minute 87 J. Mitchell came in and G. Haider went out., at minute 88 M. Malone came in and A. Kayombo went out.
Substitutions grazer ak: at minute 70 T. Schriebl came in and D. Frieser went out., at minute 82 Y. Oberleitner came in and M. Kreuzriegler went out., at minute 83 T. Schiestl came in and T. Cipot went out., at minute 84 D. Maderner came in and A. Hofleitner went out., at minute 90 S. Fofana came in and C. Lichtenberger went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sturm Graz
Grazer AK
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