Sturm wins in the Graz derby: drama with a red-session gak!

Sturm wins in the Graz derby: drama with a red-session gak!

in a dramatic Graz derby, which started with a delay of 15 minutes, the SK Sturm Graz won an exciting 2-1 win against the GAK. Already in the 77th minute Marco Perchtold brought the GAK the lead with a strong shot, but the joy lasted briefly. In the 86th minute Otar Kiteishvili equalized with header after the GAK captain received the red card just before his third yellow. Malick Yalcouye finally made the crucial goal in added time, which storm ensured another important victory in the championship, such as meinbezirk.at reported .

The game was shaped by intensive duels, but both teams were also faced with numerous challenges. The first big chance of the game was already awarded by Sturm Graz in the first minute of the game, while the GAK held well. In the first half, the game remained without goals, although the storm players kept putting pressure on. After the break, the teams turned up properly and prepared the fans an exciting spectacle. A free kick of the GAK, on ​​the other hand, ended in a rapid counterattack by Sturm Graz, which secured victory, while the position of the GAK remains fragile in the table, how Kleinezeitung.at noted .

The heated atmosphere was reinforced by the rivalry between the fan camps. Due to previous riots, the SK Sturm waived the ticket contingent for its fans, which led to one-sided support on the part of the storm fans. Despite smaller verbal conflicts, however, it remained peaceful in the ranks. While the GAK was temporarily at the top of the table, he is now fighting for his position in view of the upcoming division of the league. The next encounters will be decisive for both teams.