Blau-Weiß Linz prevails against WAC in the Bundesliga duel!

Blau-Weiß Linz prevails against WAC in the Bundesliga duel!

Lavanttal Arena, Österreich - On April 11, 2025, the 23rd matchday of the Austrian Bundesliga took place, in which the Wolfsberger AC (WAC) competed against FC Blau-Weiß Linz. The game started at 7:30 p.m. in the Lavanttal Arena. The WAC was looking for its first victory since the table separation and had most recently played against Sturm Graz and the Vienna Austria. Blau-Weiß Linz, on the other hand, had not won any points so far and was in a difficult situation after defeats against Austria and Salzburg.

The game was initially tough and low in opportunities. FC Blau-Weiß Linz took the lead in the 36th minute through a header from Anderson, who scored after a corner kick. At halftime Linz led 1-0. In the second half, the WAC penetrated the equalization and achieved it in the 71st minute by Thierno Ballo, who benefited according to a mistake by the Radek Vítek goalkeeper. But the joy of the equalization did not last long, because Simon Pirkl brought Linz again in the 87th minute after successfully completing a counterattack.

game course and statistics

Although the WAC had more possession, it could radiate little danger. Blau-Weiß Linz, on the other hand, countered efficiently and finally secured the 2-1 win. Several yellow cards were distributed in the game, including Dietmar Kühbauer and Adis Jasic from WAC as well as Danilo Mitrović and Anderson of Linz. Subsettes took place in the final phase, with Julian Gölles and Thomas Sabitzer came into play.

With this victory, Blau-Weiß Linz climbed to 7th place in the table, while the WAC, which has been undefeated for eight games, continues to stay in the master group of the league. This placement is relevant due to the regulations on the distribution of points in the Bundesliga. With the same number of points, the placement is determined by the direct duel, the goal difference and the goals achieved, as bundesliga.at explained.

outlook

The current form of both teams shows the tensions in the league. The WAC has to solve its offensive problems in the upcoming games in order to assert itself in the upper half of the table. Blau-Weiß Linz, on the other hand, can look back with new self-confidence from this victory and will try to continue the upward trend.

For more details about the games and the current table, please visit krone.at and Weltfussball.at .