Sturm Graz played out championship title: Celebrate Celebrate on the main square!

Sturm Graz played out championship title: Celebrate Celebrate on the main square!

Graz, Österreich - On May 19, 2025, the last matchday of the Admiral Bundesliga was due to decide on the championship. The SK Sturm Graz, league leader, absolutely needed a point in the home game against the Wolfsberger AC to secure the title. The game in the Lavanttal Arena had been sold out for around two weeks. In the previous year, Sturm Graz celebrated the double at Graz main square, but this time an same celebration was excluded.

after the game reports Laola1 that the master celebration will not take place in the city center. The master plate is to be presented on the stadium forecourt after the game. This is done in particular due to the high costs for the stage structure, which made a celebration on the main square.

game course and highlights

The game against the WAC ended with a 1-1 draw, which cost Sturm Graz the lead. The team of coach Christian Ilzer had a hard time finding offensive. In the third minute, the WAC managed the WAC through Pink. Sturm wiggled on the defensive and had to be 0: 1 back at half time.

in the second half and achieved the equalization in the 70th minute through Horvat. Overall, the WAC was close to a win and had numerous chances, including a header from Nwaiwu and a shot from Zukic. Over 1000 loyal storm fans supported their team in the away sector, but the personnel problems in the left-back due to injuries and barriers were noticeable.

Trainer Didi Kühbauer of the WAC was referred to the stands in the first half, and there were several yellow cards for unsportsmith. The WAC had won both previous games against Sturm 3-0 this season, which only strengthened the challenge for the Graz.

outlook and other statistics

The official website of Kicker offers comprehensive statistics for the current season and the performance of the teams. The undisputed consistency of the WAC and the difficulties of Sturm Graz, especially in crucial games, could have a big impact on the coming seasons.

Overall, this is a further proof of how hard the Austrian Bundesliga is and that even a supposedly safe masterpiece can tip over in the last minute.