Sturm Graz cheered: U19 sensationally reaches the round of 16!

Sturm Graz cheered: U19 sensationally reaches the round of 16!

Graz, Österreich - The SK Sturm Graz has an excitement against Lokomotiva Zagreb and thus moves into the round of 16 of the UEFA Youth League! This exciting duel took place in Croatia and showed a really gripping game in which the Graz initially had the upper hand, as the Krone . After an error in the host's defense, it was Osayantin who was on hand in the 35th minute and scored the first goal. In the second half, however, a curious "Wembley goal" ensured the compensation of the Croatians. The decision was made in the penalty shootout, where the Graz maintained cold blood.

After a highly competitive game, the regular time ended with a 1-1 draw, so that the penalty shootout had to make the decision. Sturm prevailed with 5: 3, which gave the glamorous triumph for the U19 team of SK Sturm Graz that gave the brilliant triumph for the U19 team of SK Sturm Graz. Lorenz, the goalkeeper of the Grazer, parried a decisive shot from Katic, while Wolf precisely converted the decisive penalty into the right corner.

Academy manager Didi Pegam and coach Christoph Wurm were overjoyed: "A great success!" Said Pegam, who wants the next round in Graz. The 15-year-old Jonas Peinhart celebrated his Youth League debut-another sign of the club's aspiring youth. The way to the round of 16 is not only a triumph for Sturm Graz, but also a great confirmation of their impressive performance in this competition.