Sturm Graz: defense of the title under coach Saumel surprisingly successful!

Sturm Graz: defense of the title under coach Saumel surprisingly successful!

Sturm Graz, Österreich - Sturm Graz has successfully defended the title with a 1-1 draw against the WAC on the last matchday of the Bundesliga master group and will therefore be the second time in a row in a row. President Christian Jauk recognizes the achievements of coach Jürgen Säumel, who took over the team after the departure of Christian Ilzer. Jauk emphasizes that the säumel has a special calm and can stabilize the team in difficult phases. He also emphasizes that it is not appropriate to make comparisons between the hem and its predecessor, since both coaches pursue different approaches. The sports director of Sturm Graz, Michael Parensen, is also satisfied with the development of the coaching team and the team.

Saumel, who has learned a lot from Ilzer, realizes that the title win also supported its predecessor with his commitment. In an exciting championship race, Sturm Graz ended the season with a two -point lead over Red Bull Salzburg, who defeated Rapid Vienna 4-2 on the last match day. The Wiener Austria played 2-2 against Blau-Weiß Linz. With this championship title, Sturm Graz added his fifth title in the club's history, previously the title was celebrated in 1988, 1999, 2011 and 2024

key player and championship course

Before the decisive last day of the game, Sturm Graz had no victory in three duels against the WAC. Nevertheless, they were able to score the crucial points in an intensive season. William Böving gave Sturm Graz in the lead with a goal in added time of the first half. Thierno Ballo achieved the equalizer for the WAC in the 67th minute, but Sturm Graz brought the draw with experience over time.

Another highlight of the season was the choreography of the storm fans before the game, on which "the old memories of the wall, the new ones were already in hand". At the same time, Ronivaldo was named the top scorer of the season by Blau-Weiß Linz after scoring 14 goals. On top of that, the LASK will compete against Hartberg in the European Cup play-offs in the coming season, while Sturm Graz has the opportunity to take part in a main European Cup competition for the fifth time.

The league in which Sturm Graz and other teams fight for the championship title has an interesting story. The first Austrian league, the state league, was launched in the 1949/50 season. In the meantime, the league is referred to as the Bundesliga. Trainers like Saumel enter the footsteps of important personalities in the league, such as Ivica Osim, the Sturm Graz in 1997/98 and 1998/99. The list of master trainer shows the success of these important trainers in the history of the Austrian football championship.

Overall, the 2024/25 season shows that Sturm Graz, led by Jürgen Saumel, is on a stable course and received the support of the association. Both Jauk and Parensen are confident that the team can continue to build on the success in the coming years.

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