Sturm Graz conquers the lead: 2-0 victory against SK Rapid!

Sturm Graz conquers the lead: 2-0 victory against SK Rapid!

In an exciting duel of the 24th round of the Admiral Bundesliga, the SK Sturm Graz secured an important 2-0 home win against SK Rapid. The game, which took place in front of 15,746 spectators in the sold-out Merkur-Arena, temporarily brought Sturm to the top of the table and left Rapid fifth. Laola1 reported that Sturm Graz took the lead after 19 minutes through William Böving. This used a precise submission of Seedy Jatta and sank the ball into the far corner.

The first half was characterized by an intensive style of play for the Graz, which dominated several standard situation and ball profits. Rapid had a hard time developing dangerous actions. Ercan Kara was the only player in the first half to have a serious attempt at goal for Rapid, but has ever been unsuccessful. With the halftime score of 1-0 we went into the break.

second half and decisions

In the second round, Rapid showed more initiative, but the problems remained in the opposing penalty area. A big chance for Rapid was offered in the 53rd minute, but when Dion Beljo missed the goal. Sturm Graz had, on the other hand, with another clear possibility that Otar Kiteishvili awarded. In the 86th minute it was Jonas Auer who awarded another chance for Rapid with a shot, but Gregory Wüthrich could clarify on the line.

With a final point in the 90th minute by Leon Grgic, who netted after a corner from Tomi Horvat to 2-0, Sturm Graz made the final score. Ligaportal emphasizes that, despite the experiment, despite the experiment, it was not possible to compensate for the storm goal.

table status and outlook

Through this victory, Sturm Graz has a point ahead in the first place in the table before the Sunday game of the Viennese Austria against the WAC. Rapid, who lost the second game of the master group, is already ten points behind the leaders. The pressure is now growing on the rapid players, while Sturm Graz can continue his chase this season. The next games could decide whether Sturm Graz stays on the way to the championship title or whether Rapid creates the turn.

The performance of both teams is also becoming increasingly important in the context of the entire Bundesliga season. While Sturm Graz apparently presents itself in the league, Rapid is forced to rethink her tactic to improve her position in the table.