Austria Vienna after the first defeat: a wake -up call for the violet!

Austria Vienna after the first defeat: a wake -up call for the violet!

Favoriten, Österreich - The successful series of FK Austria Vienna suffered a bitter dampers on Saturday! In the 19th game of the Admiral Bundesliga, the violets lost 0-1 to FC Red Bull Salzburg. For the Viennese, this was not only the first home bankruptcy this season, but also the end of an impressive series of ten unbeaten league games. Aleksandar Dragovic made it clear: "We overslept the first 20 minutes, had more possession, were dominant, so we lost."

dissatisfaction despite dominance

The first minutes of the game went anything but optimal for Austria. Coach Stephan Helm criticized: "We weren't good enough in certain decision -making situations. We collected a goal from the first counterattack." Despite this weak initial phase, the game developed into an open exchange of blows in the second half, in which the Viennese had their chances. "In such a game you have to score a goal in such a phase," said Helm. The players were audibly disappointed, because Dragovic added: "The last bite, the last punch was missing."

The team, which has so far ranked in a solid place in the table, remains point bereavement with the league leader SK Sturm Graz. However, the defeat could represent a turning point, warned Helm: "We have to give more now, maybe we have been praised too much in the past few weeks." Scandals about referee decisions were also an issue, but Helm took note of it with a relaxed attitude. "I take the referee decisions to note, that is the same over the season," said the coach. Before the next game against the GAK, Austria has to do without Dragovic, who cannot play due to a yellow lock, which could put a lot of strain on the defense. Despite the bitter bankruptcy, the view of the table remains optimistic, as Helm emphasized: "So far we have created a very good basis."

The political or social relevance of this defeat is left out, but the immediate consequences for the team are clear: improvements in the game are urgently necessary to secure the good starting point in the master group.

More details about the game and the reactions are at Laola1 and Ligaportal