Sturm Graz shows strong fighting spirit: two draws at the start!

Sturm Graz shows strong fighting spirit: two draws at the start!

In an exciting Bundesliga duel, Sturm Graz had to live against Austria Vienna on February 7, 2025, despite two leadership with a 2-2 draw. Coach Jürgen Saumel was satisfied with the performance of his team, who appeared over 90 minutes when the better team appeared, but complained about the lack of efficiency. "We have created more opportunities, but we didn't reward ourselves with a win," said Saumel. A controversial penalty that was given for Austria caused discussions because Saumel described the decision as not clearly. The Austria coach, Stephan Helm, commented positively about the course of the game and found: "It was all inside that Austrian football had to offer." Helm was of the opinion that his team performed better in the first half, even though he also considered the draw as acceptable, since both teams showed fighters.

a point against Salzburg

<Sturm Graz competed against FC Red Bull Salzburg on the same day and won a 1-1 draw. Coach Christian Ilzer admitted that the first half showed a clear superiority for Salzburg. "We had a lot of ball losses that Salzburg played on the cards," said Ilzer. But the second half was more promising for Sturm Graz. They found more straightforward paths into the third of the attack and were more efficient. "We are satisfied today," added Ilzer. Player David Affengruber got to the point: "If you take a point from Salzburg, it's ok." The team will now prepare for the upcoming Conference League duel and the challenge against Rapid Vienna, whereby Ilzer is optimistic that the team can take the good approaches from this game with them.

The two games make it clear that Sturm Graz appears as a competitive team despite mixed results and could provide excitement in the league in the near future, as both Krone as well as 90 minutes . The upcoming tasks are demanding, but the team seems ready to accept these challenges.

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