ESV Knittelfeld ends a strong first half of the season with a victory over St. Peter

ESV Knittelfeld ends a strong first half of the season with a victory over St. Peter

On the last match day of the autumn round, the football teams in the region showed impressive performances. ESV Knittelfeld with a clear 2-0 win over St. Peter/Frst. finished the first half of the season in a respectable fourth place, which can be seen as a success considering the challenges we faced in the past.

In a tense and exciting encounter, the ESV finally prevailed. Initially the game was goalless after 45 minutes and the players had to fight against a strong visiting team. An outstanding goal from Zaharia, who scored the opening goal in the 55th minute, laid the foundation for the victory, followed by a successful goal by Krug in the 65th minute. Despite further good chances from ESV, the score remained 2-0 and the team spirit was clearly visible on the field.

Important victories for Obdach and St. Peter

The Obdach team also had something to celebrate when they beat Bad Mitterndorf 2-0. Schaffer was the hero of the game, scoring both goals, allowing Obdach to secure a reassuring victory after a mixed first half. The victory gives the team some breathing room in the relegation battle and brings them closer to mid-table.

St. Peter, on the other hand, showed a solid performance against St. Michael, where they also recorded a 2-0 win. After a goalless first half, it was Wassermann who broke the spell in the 55th minute and put the guests on the winning path. Brunner's second goal in the 70th minute confirmed the team's consistently positive trend, which can now move away from the lower places in the table.

In the encounter between Liezen and Judenburg, the game had a few surprises in store. After Judenburg took the lead early on with a goal from Ritzmaier, the Liezeners were able to turn the game around before the break and ultimately win 4-1. The home team consistently took advantage of their chances and achieved an important success with this victory, which could give them positive momentum for the winter break.

A very exciting game also took place between Zeltweg and Irdning. After an early goal from Irdning, the Zeltwegers quickly turned the game around and were already leading 3-1. But the team from Irdning didn't give up and equalized in the last minute, so the game ended 3-3. This fighting spirit and offensive efforts made for an exciting finale that kept everyone present on the edge of their seats.

These games not only kept the competition in the league exciting, but also shook up the standings. Teams like ESV Knittelfeld, Obdach and St. Peter were able to build positive momentum with their victories until the winter break, while Judenburg and Irdning still have to fight hard to stabilize themselves in the last round of the first half of the season.

For more information about the competitions, see the report on www.meinkreis.at.