1. Clash: Lustenau vs. Bregenz – A derby full of history!

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Tonight at 8.30 p.m. a special football event awaits the fans in Vorarlberg: Austria Lustenau welcomes SW Bregenz for the 90th time. This rivalry has a long and exciting history that dates back to 1920, when the first meeting ended on September 5th - a 2-2 draw. The venue - the ImmoAgentur Stadium - is the same as the first meeting, where SW Bregenz played as FC Bregenz and played the home games.

The stadium has undergone several name changes over the years, ranging from Bengerwiese to Bodensee Stadium to Casino Stadium. The balance of the 89 duels so far shows a close race: Bregenz won 35 times, while Lustenau celebrated 33 victories. There were draws in 20 other games. An attacker from the history of the encounters is an Arlberg League duel on October 21, 1956, the result of which is not documented.

An electrifying derby

The rivalry between Austria Lustenau and SW Bregenz is described by fans as particularly intense. This derby is considered the largest ever played in the region. A highlight was the duel on the fourth matchday of the 1999/2000 season, when the Reichshofstadion was overcrowded. Officially there were 14,000 spectators, while the police assumed 15,000 - possibly even more.

Erik Regtop, a player of the season, highlights the importance of these matches for the region. In this particular derby, which took place between Memphis Austria Lustenau and Casino SW Bregenz, Lustenau won 3-0. Goals were scored by Armand Benneker, Tamás Tiefenbach and Markus Schneidhofer. The atmosphere was electric that day and the packed stands remained etched in the memories of many fans.

Historical reviews

The 1999/2000 season was formative, as Bregenz won three of the four games. Regtop, who was moving from Lustenau to Bregenz at the time, scored two goals in a decisive game that ended 4-0. The following season things looked bleak for Lustenau and they were relegated to the 2nd division. This competitive intensity is reflected in history, particularly in the 60s and 70s when numerous high-scoring games took place.

Today's clash continues the story of this passionate rivalry. Fans of both teams can look forward to a battle for prestige that is of enormous importance for both sides. Even if the encounters are often fair, they are characterized by an intensity that has only grown through years of rivalry.

It remains to be seen what turns this 90th duel between Lustenau and Bregenz will take. The history and emotions associated with these games make every clash a special event in Austrian football.

For more information about the upcoming games and the teams' historical record, visit vol.at, laola1.at and for additional historical context on the sport, visit Wikipedia.