Sturm Graz beats TSV Hartberg in an exciting match
Sturm Graz defeated TSV Hartberg 2-0 in a vibrant match on the second matchday of the Austrian Bundesliga.
The game started with Sturm Graz dominating possession, which resulted in the opening goal in the 34th minute. D. Lavalee took advantage of a pass from J. Gorenc Stankovic to beat the opposing goalkeeper.
After the break, TSV Hartberg tried to react, but it was Sturm Graz who struck again in the 86th minute. M. Biereth scored the second goal for his team, sealing the home victory.
The game was marked by intensity and fighting spirit from both teams, with several yellow cards for both sides.
Match statistics:
* Possession: Sturm Graz 53% – TSV Hartberg 47%
* Shots: Sturm Graz 20 (7 on target, 10 off target) – TSV Hartberg 5 (1 on target, 1 off target)
* Corners: Sturm Graz 5 – TSV Hartberg 3
* Fouls: Sturm Graz 16 – TSV Hartberg 13
* Yellow cards: Sturm Graz 2 – TSV Hartberg 2
The match was played at the Merkur Arena in Graz, under the direction of Austrian referee Julian Weinberger.
Substitutions tsv hartberg: at minute 46 Y. Diarra came in and T. Kainz went out., at minute 46 A. Schwarz came in and M. Fillafer went out., at minute 63 E. Havel came in and P. Mijic went out., at minute 79 M. Karamatic came in and D. Prokop went out., at minute 84 C. Urdl came in and J. Omoregie went out.
Substitutions sturm graz: at minute 62 L. Zvonarek came in and O. Kiteishvili went out., at minute 73 S. Jatta came in and A. Camara went out., at minute 87 S. Hierlander came in and W. Boving went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sturm Graz
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