Sturm Graz secures a dramatic win over FC BW Linz
Sturm Graz claimed a 2-1 victory in a hard-fought encounter against FC BW Linz, a match that was full of excitement and controversy.
The game started with Sturm Graz dominating possession and creating more scoring opportunities. In the 18th minute, M. Biereth opened the scoring for Sturm Graz, but their joy was short-lived as T. Goiginger leveled for FC BW Linz in the 33rd minute.
The second half saw a more intense encounter, with both teams searching for the win. Sturm Graz had more chances, but the goal remained elusive until O. Kiteishvili converted a penalty in the 71st minute, securing the victory for Sturm Graz.
The match was marred by several yellow cards. T. Goiginger and F. Strauss were booked for FC BW Linz in the early stages, while E. Yardimci, J. Gazibegovic, and T. Chukwuani received yellow cards for Sturm Graz.
Despite the victory, Sturm Graz had to fight until the very end to secure the three points. FC BW Linz showed great resilience but couldn’t manage a draw.
Statistics:
* FC BW Linz: 45% possession, 8 shots (2 on target, 2 off target), 2 corners, 13 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 0 red cards
* Sturm Graz: 55% possession, 17 shots (4 on target, 7 off target), 9 corners, 15 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 0 red cards
Match Details:
* Date: September 28, 2024
* City: Linz
* Stadium: Hofmann Personal Stadion
* Referee: Sebastian Gishamer, Austria
* League: Bundesliga
* Season: 2024
* Round: Regular Season – 8
* Country: Austria
Substitutions sturm graz: at minute 46 T. Chukwuani came in and J. Gorenc Stankovic went out., at minute 58 O. Kiteishvili came in and W. Boving went out., at minute 58 E. Yardimci came in and A. Camara went out., at minute 72 L. Zvonarek came in and M. Yalcouye went out., at minute 84 N. Geyrhofer came in and M. Johnston went out.
Substitutions fc bw linz: at minute 46 S. Wallner came in and F. Strauss went out., at minute 64 A. Schmidt came in and S. Seidl went out., at minute 74 K. Dobras came in and A. Briedl went out., at minute 83 J. Golles came in and Anderson went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
FC BW Linz
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