Sturm Graz triumphs in the gripping derby: catch -up and cheer!

Sturm Graz triumphs in the gripping derby: catch -up and cheer!

A gripping derby in the Styrian state capital ended with a Victorious jubilation for the SK Sturm Graz, which hit the city rival GAK in 1902. It was the 201. Compliance of the two teams, but the game took place in special circumstances without the active fan scene of the "Blackies", which was not approved due to previous riots. Despite this atypical atmosphere, the players showed an impressive mentality, as coach Jürgen Saumel emphasized: "This was characterized by the team" and he added that many had no longer believed in a turn.

After a gap through a goal by Marco Perchtold in the 78th minute, two late hits from Otar Kiteishvili and Malick Yalcouyé scored the game in favor of the SK Sturm. "It was impossible to lose the game," said Kiteishvili and emphasized the team's morals. It is particularly noteworthy that Sturm was the stronger team in the first half, but was only able to take the decisive step in the last few minutes. Keeper Kjell Scherpen also commented on the performance: "It was not a good game, but that is a shit in the derby." This attitude shows how much the derby victory for the players and the club counts, although the quality of the game was partly to be desired, as Scherpen noted.

With this victory, the SK Sturm Graz remains at the top of the table and can prepare for the next game against LASK on Sunday, while the team cheered on a new record in the derby at the same time. The relief and pride of the closed team performance was clearly noticeable, and the upcoming challenges are addressed by the team with new self -confidence, as also emphasized Otar Kiteishvili: "Such a victory gives a lot of confidence".