On the 4th matchday, the “champions group” of the tipico Bundesliga, WSG Swarovski Tirol, faced FC Red Bull Salzburg. And in doing so, the Wattener managed to perform very well. The “cops” were really surprised by the tenacity of their opponents. Practically the entire season, the home side were able to keep the other party in a good mood and ultimately credit them with a home win that was not undeserved. Nevertheless, the 8th championship title will be difficult to take away from Salzburg. But WSG Tirol has succeeded in showing that RB Salzburg only cooks with water.
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(12th minute: After a corner from Ulm, the WSG does not get the situation clarified. Enock Mwepu, who is already lurking in the background, marks the quick 0: 1)
Wattener put “cops” to the test
In the test of strength with the series champion, the “crystal kickers” are unrestrictedly in the outsider role. Although one can allow the Tyroleans to be able to take the “bulls” by the horns on a good day. But a lot has to play into the cards for the host. Because Salzburg can win 12 of the last 13 point games. While the Mozart townspeople are relying on rotation this time, the WSG Tirol, the injured top performers, Dedić, Anselm and Oswald, have to dictate. The Wattener then give a passable figure against the league croesus right from the start. 6. Minute: Pranter gets into the shooting position, but he puts the leather on the outside net of the guests. In the counter-attack, the march troop lets sit up and take notice for the first time. Kristensen brings the ball into the danger zone. Then Adeyemi hits the crossbar from close range. 12. Minute: Berisha fails to goalkeeper Ozegović, the resulting corner kick leads to the “Bulls” leading. Ramalho heads off, Berisha fails twice, on the third attempt Mwepu is successful with the 0: 1. Which doesn't really make things any easier for the host. But the Silberberger-Mannen, Adeyemi lets the chance of the 0-2 slip by (15th), continue to present themselves from the carefree side. 29.Minute: Pranter licks Kristensen illegally from the ball. Then Celic serves his teammate Baden-Frederiksen, who is responsible for the 1-1 equalizer. The hosts bring this tie, Pranter even has the 2: 1 at the foot (40th), even in the half-time break.
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(Like Zan Rogelj here with Antoine Bernède, the Wattener were often very close to the opponent when attacking – Photo credit: Daniel Schönherr)
In the 89th minute, the landlord makes it 3-2
If the host is now able to stand up to the championship favorites in the second round. Due to the performance in the first half, the relieved Tyroleans can be trusted to continue to deliver strongly. Although you have to allow the Salzburgers to be good for a goal at any time. The substitutes Aaronson, Junuzović and Daka are supposed to help. And indeed, there is more emphasis in the game of the guests and the Wattener are now even more challenged on the defensive. But in the 52nd minute it could have been 2-1. A Schnegg ball from a distance just missed the Salzburg case. The appearance of the guests is then more efficient. 58th Minute: Adeyemi has the eye for the better positioned Aaronson, who then has little trouble to achieve the 1: 2. Moments later, the locals find the top chance to make it 2-2. After a Rogelj-Assist, it is Rieder who does not place the play equipment in the opponent's goal. Now the game has really taken off. 64th minute: Patson Daka puts the leather over the WSG box. The Kristallkickers manage to challenge the “bulls” to the full in the final phase. 76th Minute: The ball comes to Nikolai Baden-Frederiksen via Koch and Rogelj, who marks the 2-2 equalizer with goal 14 of the season. The “bull herd” reacted very irritably to this incident. Then comes the 89th minute: Rogelj with the exemplary preparatory work, the beneficiary is the substitute Renny Smith, who scored the sensational 3-2 victory goal. In the next round, WSG Tirol will be guest at Rapid Vienna on Sunday, April 25th at 2:30 p.m. At the same time it is important for the Salzburg team to survive in Wolfsberg.
WSG TIROL – FC RED BULL SALZBURG 3: 2 (1: 1)
Tivoli Stadion Tirol, no spectators, SR: Ebner – Kühr – Zangerle (Upper Austria)
WSG Tirol (4-4-2): Ozegović, Gugganig, Koch, Schnegg, Behounek, Petsos, Pranter (70th Smith), Rieder (67th Naschberger), Rogelj, Celic, Baden-Frederiksen (91st run)
FC RB Salzburg (4-4-2): Stanković, Ramalho, Ulmer, Kristensen, Bernardo, Seiwald, Bernède (46th Junuzović), Mwepu, Berisha (46th Daka), Adeyemi (79th Sučić), Okafor (46th June) Aaronson)
Goal sequence: 0: 1 (12th Mwepu), 1: 1 (29th Baden-Frederiksen), 1: 2 (58th Aaronson), 2: 2 (76th Baden-Frederiksen), 3: 2 (89th Smith)
Yellow cards: Pranter, Gugganig or Bernardo, Mwepu
strongest players: Ozegović, Schnegg, Rogelj, Baden-Frederiksen and Bernardo, Mwepu, Seiwald
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Photo credit: GEPA-pictures / Patrick Steiner
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