Blau-Weiß Linz: Winning a point in the derby – Vitek hero of the game!

Blau-Weiß Linz: Winning a point in the derby – Vitek hero of the game!

In the exciting Linz derby on Sunday, February 9, 2025, FC Blau-Weiß Linz achieved an impressive 0-0 draw against LASK under difficult conditions. Despite Simon Pirkl being sent off in the 75th minute, which posed an important challenge for the Blau-Weiß, the guests managed to celebrate winning the point. Coach Gerald Scheiblehner highlighted the great team performance, especially that of goalkeeper Radek Vitek, who made crucial saves and became the hero of the game in the pouring rain laola1.at reported.

The encounter was accompanied by a passionate atmosphere in the sold-out Raiffeisen Arena, but the two teams acted cautiously and risk-averse. LASK had almost 70 percent possession of the ball in the first half, but was unable to set any decisive accents. In a heated duel, Blue and White held their nerve and increased their tally in the last three derbies to an impressive seven points. This performance brings Blue-White closer to the championship group of the ADMIRAL Bundesliga, while they continue to maintain a three-point lead over city rivals LASK kicker.de determines.

The next challenges

For the remaining five rounds before the points are divided, Scheiblehner knows that they still have a lot of work to do, especially against defensive-oriented opponents. “We have to learn to create scoring opportunities even against deep blocks,” he emphasized. The next opponents are Altach, Sturm, WSG Tirol, WAC and Hartberg. The team has improved significantly this season and has the potential to secure a place in the top league, which could soon pay off.