Martin Hartl: Grödig's hope with a dream goal and big destinations

Martin Hartl: Grödig's hope with a dream goal and big destinations

In the spending duel last weekend, Martin Hartl caused a stir when he scored a header in the 90th minute of the game and thus secured the decisive 2-1 win against Bürmoos. This impressive goal, which marked the first goal of the 31-year-old defender in the Salzburg League, was quickly elected as the goal of the month. Hartl, who had been waiting for this moment for a long time, confirmed his announcement to the coach that he would score a goal and took the opportunity to cheer his first goal in the current season.

Before Hartl came to this goal, he worked primarily on the defensive and was not able to record a championship goal in the last two seasons. "I am very happy, especially because it was a special winning goal," said Hartl after the game. He had stubbornly asked to be ordered forward, since there was no striker on the field in the final phase of the game. His conviction to be able to help his team paid off when the ball landed on the net just two minutes after entering.

challenge and injury

Although Hartl finally scored his first goal, luck was not long. In the following week of training, he contracted an abdominal muscle fiber tear, which broke his return into the game for the time being. Planned return is said to be in Bramberg on Friday, where the team urgently needs victory to keep the chance of promotion. "It is very important that we win there to have a real top game against Seekirchen," added Hartl. With the previous balance of nine victories, a draw and only one defeat, Val Gardena sees himself as a serious competitor for the leaders of the Lake Cover.

The way forward

Despite the challenges, Hartl looks optimistically into the future. "With our balance sheet we would have often become the first in recent years, but Seekirchen is outstanding this year and will be a hard nut for us." The tax consultant candidate commutes to Saalfelden professionally, but enjoys playing football in Grödig. "At my age I would like to play where I enjoy," explains Hartl, "and that is currently the case in the Val Gödiger team. Teammates have become friends." The community within the team and the latest success in the league spurs him to remain motivated and committed.

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