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(Salzburg,febuary 1,2026) – Austria Salzburg continued their preparations for the league restart with a 1-0 victory over Union Gurten in a friendly match played in Maxglan on Sunday. The win marks the team’s third victory in four preparatory games.
Austria Salzburg secured a 1-0 win against Union Gurten, continuing their positive momentum ahead of the league’s resumption on February 20th.
- Austria Salzburg defeated Union Gurten 1-0 in a friendly match.
- Florian Rieder scored the winning goal in the 69th minute.
- The team has now won three of their four planning matches.
- The decisive goal came from a throw-in, marking Rieder’s first goal for the club.
Austria Salzburg dominated possession in the first half but were unable to convert, the club reported.Union Gurten managed to create only one perilous chance during the first 45 minutes.
The decisive goal came in the 69th minute when Florian Rieder found the net following a throw-in, marking his first goal for the club, Austria Salzburg reported. Despite further efforts, neither team managed to add to their tally.
Why It Matters
This friendly win builds momentum for Austria Salzburg as they prepare to resume league play on February 20th against SK Rapid second team. The team’s strong performance in pre-season friendlies – three wins in four matches – suggests they are well-positioned for a competitive restart. The accomplished integration of new signings like Rieder is also a positive sign for the club’s prospects.
Text: Tim Bosnjak
