Sturm Graz beats SCR Altach in a thrilling match
Sturm Graz took the victory against SCR Altach in a thrilling match played at the Merkur Arena in Graz. The final score was 2-1, with goals from Biereth and Horvat for Sturm Graz, and a goal from Gugganig for SCR Altach.
Sturm Graz dominated possession with 64%, creating more scoring opportunities with 16 shots, 6 of them on target. SCR Altach, in turn, was more incisive in attack, although with less possession (36%) and fewer shots (12), they managed to score a goal and put the Sturm Graz defense under pressure.
The match was marked by substitutions, especially in the second half, with both teams seeking victory. Biereth opened the scoring for Sturm Graz in the 65th minute, but the goal was initially disallowed for offside. The goal was eventually validated after a VAR review. Horvat sealed the match in the 78th minute, but SCR Altach managed to reduce the deficit with Gugganig’s goal in the 87th minute.
Sturm Graz remains in contention for the top spots in the Austrian Bundesliga, while SCR Altach will have to improve their performance to get out of the relegation zone.
Substitutions sturm graz: at minute 58 S. Jatta came in and A. Camara went out., at minute 71 W. Boving came in and L. Zvonarek went out., at minute 71 M. Johnston came in and J. Gazibegovic went out., at minute 83 T. Chukwuani came in and M. Biereth went out., at minute 83 E. Karic came in and D. Lavalee went out.
Substitutions scr altach: at minute 60 S. Bahloul came in and O. Strunz went out., at minute 60 L. Kronberger came in and L. Fadinger went out., at minute 74 L. Jager came in and M. Bahre went out., at minute 74 L. Fridrikas came in and S. Ingolitsch went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sturm Graz
SCR Altach
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