Austria turns around home game against SKN St. Pölten

After an appealing appearance in the UEFA Europa League the national league was back on the agenda. Thorsten Fink changed his starting line-up at four positions. Lukas Rotpuller returned to central defence, Christoph Martschinko was replaced by Thomas Salamon. This time Ismael Tajouri-Shradi began in midfield, Kevin Friesenbichler as lone striker.

Karl Daxbacher trusted the same line-up after the 1:1 draw against SK Rapid, only Manuel Hartl, who was having knee problems, was replaced by Jeroen Lumu.

Deja vu - again a wrongly denied goal

As expected, FK Austria Wien was the leading team but without being initially dangerous. Raphael Holzhauser made first shots at the goal in minute 13 and 15, which did not pose any danger for goalkeeper Riegler. The SKN St. Pölten unbended a little after half an hour, Keita missed a chance on the lead after a header from close range (27.). Riegler had issues with a shot from Venuto but Friesenbichler was standing off-side (31.) On the other hand Robert Almer saved a shot from Martic which led to a corner (33.). Petrovic let the corner through, Martic fired again, Almer parried by foot. Also the spill of Perchthold finally landed in the goalkeeper’s hands (34.). Lumu with a volley after a long pass from Schütz ended the strong phase of the guests from St. Pölten (37.). In return Friesenbichler missed a cross by Tajouri-Shradi only by a hairbreadth (37.).

In minute 39 FK Austria Wien celebrated the allegedly leading goal. Alexander Grünwald took on a corner from Holzhauser, Riegler parried and Rotpuller made the score. But the assistant referee raised the flag, like on Thursday, unfortunately he was in the wrong. The last chance of the first half had Tajouri-Shradi, but his shot missed the goal (43.). 63% possession and many duels won spoke for the “Violets”.

A lot going on in half two

The second half started little gratifying - Lumu brought the guests into the lead. Segovia extended a punt from Riegler, Lumu made his way by Petar Filipovic and Lukas Rotpuller and scored - 0:1 (51.). SKN St.Pölten had further opportunities with shots from Segovia (53.) and Martic (56.).

After good work from Venuto Friesenbichler forgave the equalizer, his lob went by Riegler and the goal (59.). Shortly afterwards, the chance to equalize was even greater: a shot from Friesenbichler resisted Huber with his hand, referee Drachta immediately decided on a penalty kick. Venuto approached, but hit the bar (65.).

Fink decided to go more offensive and brought Larry Kayode and Felipe Pires for Tajouri-Shradi and Holzhauser into the game. A shot from Pires was deflected for a corner (68.), an attempt from Grünwald went over the goal (72.).

A defensive man took the chance for the long overdue equalizer: After a corner from Pires, Thomas Salamon fired and Tarkan Serbest extended with his heel - 1: 1 (81.). But that was not enough for the “Violets”, they urged for the winning goal, which came quickly. After a free-kick from Salamon Larry Kayode headed and scored to the 2:1 (85.). Thomas Salamon celebrated his second assist, within four minutes, the game was turned.

SKN St. Pölten could no longer change the game, FK Austria Wien brought the 2:1 victory safely to the end of the game.

FK Austria Wien - SKN St. Pölten 2:1 (0:0)

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