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Eggestein Shines as Austria Vienna Edges Past WSG Tirol in Thrilling Bundesliga Clash
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Austria Vienna secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over WSG Tirol in the 10th round of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season, extending their unbeaten away record and solidifying their position in the league’s top five. the match, played on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Tivoli Stadium Innsbruck, was a captivating affair marked by five goals, a controversial VAR decision, and a late red card.
Early Dominance Sets the Tone for austria Vienna
Austria Vienna demonstrated intent from the opening whistle, seeking redemption after a recent 1-0 defeat.They took the lead in just the 2nd minute through Noah Botic,capitalizing on a swift attack initiated by the forward himself and completed with a precise,low cross from Johannes Eggestein. The visitors continued to press, doubling their advantage in the 24th minute with another goal from Botic, again assisted by Eggestein. Up until this point,the Tyroleans struggled to establish a foothold in the game.
WSG Tirol Responds Before Half-Time
though, WSG Tirol refused to surrender. the hosts pulled one back just before the break,with Julian Wels finding the net in the 45th minute,assisted by James Butler.This goal injected renewed energy into the Tyrolean side, giving them a glimmer of hope heading into the second half.
Eggestein Extends Austria Vienna’s Lead, Müller Responds
The second half saw Austria Vienna regain control, with Johannes Eggestein scoring his second goal of the match in the 55th minute, assisted by Sarkaria, to make it 1-3. However, WSG Tirol refused to surrender. Valentino Müller scored in the 69th minute, a deflected shot finding the net to narrow the gap to 2-3.
The final minutes were filled with drama. In the 90th minute, WSG Tirol’s lukas Hinterseer was shown a red card following an assault on Tin Plavotic, significantly diminishing the hosts’ chances of finding an equalizer. Despite being a man down, WSG Tirol continued to push for a goal, with returnee baden Frederiksen having a potential equalizer ruled out by VAR and subsequently sending a shot over the goal in stoppage time.
Austria Vienna Maintain Momentum, WSG Tirol’s Struggles continue
Ultimately, Austria Vienna held on to secure their third away win of the season, remaining fifth in the Bundesliga table. The final score stood at 3-2. Conversely,WSG Tirol now endures a seven-game stretch without a victory (three draws and four losses),a stark contrast to their promising start to the season with two wins.
Match Details:
Bundesliga season 2025/26, round 10
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 5 p.m.
Tivoli Stadium Innsbruck
Referee: Markus Greinecker
Teams:
WSG Tirol (3-4-3): Stejskal – Boras, Lawrence, D. Gugganig – Butler (46. Naschberger), Taferner (89. Ola-Adebomi), V.Müller (K), Böckle – Wels, Anselm (62. Baden Fredriksen), T. Sabitzer (62. Hintereseer). Trainer: Philipp Semlic.
FK Austria Vienna (3-5-2): Sahin-Radlinger – Radonjic (75. Plavotic), Dragovic, Wiesinger – Ranftl, barry (90. maybach), Saljic (17. Sarkaria), Fischer (K), T. Lee – Botic (75. Boateng), J. Eggestein (90.Raguz).Trainer: Stephan Helm.
Goals: 0-1 Botic (2., Eggestein), 0-2 Botic (24., Eggestein), 1-2 Wels (45.,Butler),1-3 Eggestein (55., Sarkaria), 2-3 V. Müller (69.).
Cards: Yellow cards: Baden Frederiksen (87th,
