Sturm Graz soaring: Horvat leads team to third win in a row!

Sturm Graz soaring: Horvat leads team to third win in a row!

On April 20, 2025, SK Sturm Graz celebrated their third win in a row after defeating FC Blau-Weiß. With this success, the team remains undefeated in the upper playoffs of the Austrian Bundesliga. In this crucial game, Tomi Horvat scored a penalty goal in the 26th minute, marking his fourth goal of the season. Horvat, an important player for Sturm Graz in the medium term, recently extended his contract and received words of praise from coach Jürgen Säumel, who praised his return after a difficult phase.

However, Sturm Graz struggled against a well-organized Linz defense. Nevertheless, the team remained hungry for more and showed great commitment. William Böving was able to score the second goal in the 71st minute, which paved the way for the victory. A warm welcome to the starting line-up was Arjan Malic, who played on the left side of defense for the first time due to injuries in the squad. Malic, who emphasized his variability, hopes for an assist with his left foot.

Strategies and challenges

Coach Jürgen Säumel spoke about the difficulties associated with the numerous failures and at the same time emphasized the depth of the squad. The team has a responsibility to replace the injured players, which was highlighted by Böving. “Everyone has to be ready to take responsibility,” he said. Malic also expressed his desire to experience the championship title, which reflects Sturm Graz's ambitious goals.

Jürgen Säumel's team currently faces six “finals” until the end of the season, with the next game against Wiener Austria. This will be a crucial test for the team to maintain their top position.

The path of Tomi Horvat

Tomi Horvat, born on March 24, 1999 in Murska Sobota, Slovenia, has become a key player since moving to Sturm Graz in July 2022. With 86 appearances and 15 goals in his professional career so far, Horvat plays a central role in midfield. His youth career began at Mura and continued at Maribor, where he finally made his debut in the Slovenian PrvaLiga.

Horvat is also active internationally and has played for the Slovenian national team. His talent was evident early on when he scored against Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Europa Conference League. The successes with SK Sturm, including two cup final victories against Rapid Vienna, show his important role in the team.

With the next game against Wiener Austria on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. the tension in the league will be kept high. Sturm Graz still has a lot to achieve and fans can look forward to more exciting games. For further information about the league, visit the website kicker.at.