SK Sturm Graz celebrates historical victory in the Champions League

SK Sturm Graz celebrates historical victory in the Champions League

in the Wörthersee Stadium in Carinthia on the 5th matchday of the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 the SK Sturm Graz competed against FC Girona and was able to win the exciting duel 1-0. This important game took place in front of around 21,500 spectators and marked the first victory of the Graz team in the Champions League since February 20, 2001, which gives fans numerous reasons for joy.

Current developments showed that the game was shaped by a slow start, although FC Girona had more possession at the beginning, but could not create any significant opportunities. In the 13th minute, Sturm player Mika Biereth tried the first opportunity, which, however, was not dangerous and landed in the hands of the opposing goalkeeper.

The crucial game application

In the course of the game, there were several shots that were given by both teams, with the SK Sturm had some good opportunities. In the 21st minute, Girona was lucky when a Stanglpass almost led to the goal, but Ivan Martin shot across the crossbar. The first round ended without goals, so the teams went into the half -time break with a 0-0.

The final phase of the game was dominated by Girona, but there was no serious shots on goal. Sturm Graz, on the other hand, was close to expanding the result when Jusuf Gazibegović left a good opportunity to go to the goal in the 88th minute and instead chose a cross that was clarified. After 94 minutes the referee whistled the game and gave the SK Sturm Graz the first three points in the UEFA Champions League for over two decades.

For the team, another guest appearance in Altach continues on Saturday, while the success against Girona was an important step in the group phase for the Graz. For further information, www.meinbezirk.at be used.