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A captivating encounter between SK Sturm Graz II and SKU Ertl Glas Amstetten ended in a 3-3 draw on Thursday, July 18, at the Kartnigs Werbeprofi Arena in Leoben. The match, witnessed by a modest crowd of 150 spectators, featured a flurry of goals, a sending-off, and a testament to the competitive spirit of Austrian football.
First-Half Dominance for Sturm Graz II
Sturm Graz II asserted their authority early in the contest. Lazarre opened the scoring in the 26th minute, giving the home side a deserved lead. The team continued to press, extending their advantage to 2-0 before halftime, though the scorer of the second goal was not explicitly identified in available records. This early dominance suggested a comfortable victory was within reach for Sturm Graz II.
Amstetten Responds with Tenacity
The second half witnessed a dramatic shift in momentum. Amstetten refused to yield, and Pirker leveled the score at 2-2, igniting a spirited comeback. The match then took a contentious turn in the 66th minute when Amstetten’s Estevao received a red card, leaving his team to play a man down for the remainder of the match.
Despite being reduced to ten players, Amstetten demonstrated remarkable resilience. Sumhu scored for Sturm Graz II in the 53rd minute, and again in the 58th minute, but the goals were ultimately insufficient to secure the win. The final score remained locked at 3-3, a result that reflects the unpredictable nature of the game.
Lineup and Disciplinary Details
SK Sturm Graz II took the field with Khudyakov, Mustafic, Bakhty (replaced by Weinhandl in the 46th minute), Pirker, Wolf, Gurmann, Pernot, Lazarre (substituted with Kante in the 84th minute), Koita (replaced by Burger in the 90th minute), Sumbu, and Jastrzembski (substituted with Osayantin in the 63rd minute).
SKU Ertl Glas Amstetten’s starting eleven consisted of Estevao, Köchl (replaced by Würdinger in the 79th minute), Wimhofer, Deinhofer, Pertlwieser, Eisschill (substituted with Davies in the 62nd minute), Wimmer, Gragger (substituted with Grubhofer in the 62nd minute), Mayer (substituted with Steiger in the 62nd minute), Peham, and Conateh (substituted with Scherz in the 67th minute).
Disciplinary action saw a yellow card issued to Koita of Sturm Graz II, while Amstetten’s Enengl (the team’s trainer), Mayer, and Köchl also received cautions. The match was overseen by referee Safak Without a finger.
The draw leaves both teams with a point apiece, highlighting the competitive balance within the league.
