Austria Vienna shakes up the championship: 2-1 against Sturm Graz!

Austria Vienna shakes up the championship: 2-1 against Sturm Graz!

In an exciting duel in the ADMIRAL Bundesliga, FK Austria Wien defeated SK Sturm Graz 2-1 on April 23, 2025. This result brings Austria back into the title race and reduces the gap to league 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 neutralized each other, Austria took control. Maurice Malone scored in the 40th minute after a rebound to make it 1-0 for the hosts. But Austria's joy only lasted for a short time. Max Johnston equalized just before half-time in the 45th minute with a precise shot into the far corner.

Game progression and decisive moments

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

With this defeat, Sturm Graz recorded their first since March 2, 2025, while Austria celebrated their first win after four games without a win. Referee Christopher Jäger had his hands full as the game was intense and competitive. Three Austria players received yellow cards: Plavotic, Malone and Barry. On the Sturm Graz side, Yalcouyé, Aiwu and Hödl were booked, although Yalcouyé will be suspended next week.

Table situation and outlook

Sturm Graz currently 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 underlined its claim to the title and could still collect crucial 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 what will happen in the next games and who will ultimately win the championship. For more information on match results and statistics please visit Laola1, LeaguePortal and Football data.