Sturm Graz celebrates important victory against Blau-Weiß Linz-excitement until the end!

Sturm Graz celebrates important victory against Blau-Weiß Linz-excitement until the end!

Merkur Arena, Graz, Österreich - In a gripping duel of the Admiral Bundesliga , the SK Puntigam Sturm Graz secured an important 2-1 win against FC Blau-Weiß Linz. The encounter took place on Sunday, February 23, 2025, in the Merkur-Arena in Graz, while 13,024 spectators caused a rousing atmosphere. Sturm Graz started strongly and, thanks to a penalty from Otar Kiteishvili (18th minute) and another goal of the outstanding Malick Yalcouye (43rd minute), 2-0 into the break.

Despite the initial pressure of the Linz, who started some promising attacks from the penalty area in the first quarter of an hour, it was the Grazer who took control of the game. Yalcouye was decisively involved in the first goal after being fouled in the penalty area. Sturm Graz managed the lead in the second half, but subsided and gave the Linzern the opportunity to make a connection with Alem Pasic (83rd minute). The tension increased significantly, but the Grazer could no longer take the victory, just as the Twitter account from SK Sturm confirmed.

This threesome was particularly important for Sturm Graz, who had previously been criticized with a 0: 3 defeat against the WAC in the last round. With this victory, the Graz not only expands their league leadership, but also show that despite some setbacks in the season, they are willing to strike back.