2:0 – Important victory in Mattersburg

After the international-break Thorsten Fink brought his “favourite elven” as guests in Mattersburg. Only Osman Hadzikic had to replace the sick Robert Almer in the goal. Kevin Friesenbichler returned a bit ailed from the U21 team and Dominik Prokop was back after his injury. Furthermore newcomer Abdul Kadiri Mohammed was with the team for the first time.

Mattersburg-Coach Ivica Vastic had to play without goalkeeper Kuster. Böcskör, Maksimenko and Sprangler were new to the starting line compared to the last defeat against Admira.

0:0 before the break

A game-determining FK Austria Wien brought itself repeatedly in distress, Osman Hadzikic had to make a save against a fast-approaching Varga. They collided and both players had to be treated, but could continue (7.). For a header from Varga after a cross from Maksimenko the young keeper was then again on the spot (21.).

The “Violets” initially had difficulties in the offense, Larry Kayode found the first chance for a goal. A cross from Jens Stryger Larsen reached the Nigerian without anyone near to block him, which he was surprised by and did not hit the ball properly (23.). Shortly after another chance for him: a cross from Alexander Grünwald took Kayode with the back of his head, but the ball went over the crossbar (28.). On the other side Varga headed from close range which also went over the goal (36.). Assisted by Felipe Pires, a shot from Grünwald just missed the target (38.) Halftime - 0:0. 68% possession, but not a single shot on goal - there was still room for improvement.

Grünwald and Martschinko ensured the victory

The second half began much more enjoyable, already the first shot landed in Mattersburg’s goal: a long punt out of their own six-yard-box secured Kayode, Böcskör came out of his goal and served the ball to Alexander Grünwald. Our number ten could not miss the chance and hit through Höller’s legs - 1:0 (49.).

From a counterattack Kayode served Pires the ball, which, however, failed on Böcskör (51.). Even after that FK Austria Wien remained on the trigger, a dangerous free-kick by Raphael Holzhauser went past friend and foe, Böcskör however, was wide awake and on the spot (65.). The following corner by Holzhauser was secured by Grünwald, his shot was saved again by Mattersburg’s goalie. A cross from Larry Kayode was cleared by Höller (76.).

Only in the closing stage Mattersburg could get close to Hadzikic’s goal. After a pass from Maksimenko Bürger came to a header, but clearly missed the goal (81.). The striker targeted much better a little later when he headed the ball onto the crossbar after a corner- luck for FK Austria Wien (83.).

In minute 87 Christoph Martschinko secured the victory. When no one was attacking him, he took advantage and fired from the penalty line – 2:0. Matterburg’s final offensive could not change the outcome of the game. Therefore, the “Violets” had their first shutout victory this season.

SV Mattersburg - FK Austria Wien 0:2 (0:0)

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