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Vikings win in the Battle of Austria” against Raiders Tirol 27:19!
The Vienna Vikings will meet the Raiders Tirol in the “Battle of Austria” of the European League of Football on June 6, 2025.
Vikings win in the Battle of Austria” against Raiders Tirol 27:19!
On Saturday, June 6, 2025, the eagerly awaited “Battle of Austria” took place in the European League of Football (ELF). The Vienna Vikings, who got off to a flawless start this season with three wins from three games, welcomed the Raiders Tirol at 6:00 p.m. at the Tivoli Stadium in Innsbruck. This duel between the two Austrian teams was characterized by intense rivalry, which Vikings head coach Chris Calaycay described as respectful and physical. However, he warned of a possible “trap game” and urged his team to take the Raiders seriously.
There was worrying news on the Raiders Tirol side before the game. Quarterback Conor Miller was out for three to four weeks with a leg injury and concussion. Therefore, N'Kosi Perry, last year's quarterback, was brought in to replace Miller. Wide receiver Philipp Haun expressed respect for the Vikings and emphasized the importance of playing hard and avoiding penalties.
Game Day and the result
The match ended with a victory for the Vienna Vikings, who defeated the Raiders Tirol 27:19. This win was the seventh win in seven games for the Vikings. The score was 13-13 in the first half, but the Vikings had a dominant performance in the third quarter. Benjamin Straight stole the show with an interception that he turned into a touchdown. Calaycay praised his defense, which forced a total of four turnovers.
Although the Raiders Tirol have now recorded two defeats, they still remain well positioned in the play-off race. In the first duel of the season, which took place a month ago in Vienna, the Vikings clearly won 27:6. The Vikings have won all six duels against the Raiders in the ELF since 2022.
Injury worries and debuts
The Vikings suffered a few injury-related absences leading up to the game. Yannik Mayr (knee), Florian Bierbaumer (leg) and Karri Pajarinen (shoulder) were unavailable for action. Quarterback Ben Holmes highlighted Johannes Schütz as a crucial player who stepped in for Pajarinen. In addition, Stefan Maierhofer, a former footballer, celebrated his debut as a kicker and was excited to take his first few meters on the field.
The ELF continues to focus on exciting football and offers fans the opportunity to follow the games of the Vienna Vikings and the Raiders Tirol on Austrian free TV on PULS 24, puls24.at and JOYN.
For further details about the teams and their performances in the European League of Football, those interested can visit the reporting laola1.at, puls24.at and europeanleague.football read up.