Kapfenberg celebrates strong 2-0 win-Krasniqi shines in a double pack!
Kapfenberg celebrates strong 2-0 win-Krasniqi shines in a double pack!
In an exciting encounter of the 2nd league, the Kapfenberg sports association in 1919 achieved a convincing 2-0 against the bottom of the table SV Horn in the Alpine Stadium on Saturday, November 23, 2024. The player Bleron Krasniqi was the decisive man of the game and scored both goals for his team. With this victory, the Kapfenberger climbed to a solid fourth place in the table, which strengthened their position in the league.
The prerequisites were anything but optimal for both teams: after three games with just one point and after three defeats, Kapfenberg was under great pressure. Due to locks that affected coaches Ismail Atalan and his assistant coach Mario Grgic, David Sencar took the scepter on the sidelines. This was not the first time that Sencar was responsible; Already in September he looked after the team during a previous lock of the coach.
successful first half
In the first round, the falcons around Bleron Krasniqi showed a strong performance. It was Krasniqi himself, which in the 38th minute and in added time in the first half and thus ensured a comfortable 2-0 lead. Kapfenberg was able to skip some good opportunities in this phase, including the chances of Moritz Römling and Lukas Hassler.
After the half-time break, Krasniqi would have had the opportunity to make the final decision, but he failed due to the Horn goalkeeper Matteo Hotop. The game turned something and Horn showed more commitment. Nevertheless, the opponent's offensive was unsuccessful, and Kapfenberg could not use some top -class situations, including by Alex Hofleitner and Levan Eloshvili.
trainer votes and outlook on the future
David Sencar, the coach of the Kapfenberger, was visibly satisfied: "In the first half we played good football and created numerous opportunities. After the change of sides, Horn came into play better, but our victory was sovereign and important for our morals overall." On the other hand, Goran Zvijerac, coach of Horn, commented critically about the first half, was optimistic about the second half and believes that the team comes out of their current situation.
Bleron Krasniqi was happy about his double pack and the three points won, which were so important for the team beforehand. "It's nice that I was able to contribute to victory with my goals," said the player after the game.
Next Sunday, November 30, 2024, the next important game is waiting for the Kapfenberger: They compete against black and white Bregenz, one of the stronger teams in the league. David Heindl, who returned after a long injury break, stood out for the upcoming competition: "If we can bring the performance of today's first half over 90 minutes, we are ready for a positive surprise." The game will kick off at 10:30 a.m.
Further details on the current events and the performance of the team can be found in the ongoing reports, for example on www.meinbezirk.at .