Austria Vienna inspires with a 2-1 win over Sturm Graz-title races exciting!

Austria Vienna inspires with a 2-1 win over Sturm Graz-title races exciting!

In an exciting duel between the Admiral Bundesliga, FK Austria Vienna defeated the SK Sturm Graz 2-1 on April 23, 2025. This result brings the Austria back to the title race and shortens the gap to the leaders Sturm Graz to just three points.

The match took place at 8:30 p.m. in the Generali-Arena in Vienna. The course of the game was varied and offered numerous highlights. After less than 30 minutes, in which both teams were neutralized, Austria took control. Maurice Malone scored 1-0 for the hosts in the 40th minute after a rebound. But the joy of Austria only lasted briefly. Max Johnston equalized shortly before half -time in the 45th minute with a precise shot in the far corner.

game course and crucial moments

In the second round, Austria showed an offensive game and pushed for the leadership. In the 56th minute, Fitz failed on Sturm's goalkeeper Scherpen. Then, in the 62nd minute, it was Nik Prelec who scored the 2-1 for Austria after another rebound. Despite a strong final phase of Sturm Graz, in which Dragovic saved on the line in the 84th minute, the lead for Austria remained until the final whistle.

Sturm Graz has recorded the first since March 2, 2025, while Austria celebrated its first victory after four winless games. Referee Christopher Jäger had his hands full because the game was intensely and contested. Three players from Austria received yellow cards: Plavotic, Malone and Barry. Yalcouyé, Aiwu and Hödl were warned on the Sturm Graz side, whereby Yalcouyé will be closed next week.

table situation and outlook

Currently Sturm Graz leads the table with 33 points, followed by Austria Vienna, which now has 30 points. This tension in the championship race gives fans of both teams hope for the upcoming games. With this victory, Austria has underpinned its claim to the title and could still collect decisive points in the remaining rounds.

The championship race is open again and promises to remain exciting until the end. The performance of both teams raises the question of how things will continue in the next games and who will ultimately win the championship. For more information on game results and statistics, please visit Laola1 , Ligaportal and Football dates .