Welcome to the match between Sturm Graz and FC VIENNA

4'

Hans Huber struck the freekick. The shot looked to have taken a deflection off the wall.

5'

Friedemann Kraus attempted to lift the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Hartwin Sommer.

6'

Hinrich Buchholz attempted to lift the ball forward but Adrian Schmitz cut it out easily.

7'

Dominik Freudenberger fed the ball forward to Adrian Schmitz, Adrian Schmitz trapped the ball nicely before Richard Krüger could intercept.

Adrian Schmitz twisted past Hartwin Sommer.

Adrian Schmitz put some curve on the shot from distance. Richard Krüger approached too late to block it.

Christoph Sponaugle gathered the ball safely.

8'

Nikolaus Beitel went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

10'

Dominik Freudenberger passed the ball perfectly to Adrian Schmitz, Richard Krüger couldn't cut out the pass.

Adrian Schmitz took the ball past Hartwin Sommer.

Good play by Adrian Schmitz in making himself some space and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Barnabas Landau approached too late to clear the danger.

Christoph Sponaugle managed to turn it behind.

11'

Dominik Freudenberger was pressed by Richard Krüger but he evaded the challenge and hit a fierce shot from 35 yards.

It went close from Dominik Freudenberger ... A wasted opportunity.

12'

Nikolaus Beitel escaped from the challenge of Erhard Mendelsohn and hit a speculative effort from 35 yards.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

14'

Speculative chip by Lenz Krantz over Erich Krämer towards goal.

Christoph Sponaugle saved and held onto the ball.

15'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Nikolaus Beitel.

Hartwin Sommer lofted the ball into the opposing half of the field,Peter Weeber missed his interception.

Mose Jung got well above Alexander Schult to win the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

18'

Barnabas Landau made an attempt to pass the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Lenz Krantz.

20'

Friedemann Kraus attempted to lift the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Erich Krämer.

22'

Lenz Krantz knocked a lovely ball for Dominik Freudenberger, Kord Hafner stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Dominik Freudenberger tried to hit it long to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Richard Krüger.

23'

Dominik Freudenberger hit a long ball forward, Markus Baumbach took possession of the ball before Richard Krüger could cut it out.

Markus Baumbach directed the ball to Dominik Freudenberger, Dominik Freudenberger took it in his stride before Barnabas Landau could intercept.

Dominik Freudenberger found himself in some space and fired in a curving shot at goal. Richard Krüger approached too late to block it.

But Dominik Freudenberger effort went inches wide ... A wasted opportunity.

24'

Till Greenberg tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Peter Weeber got in the way of the ball.

25'

Poor corner kick by Hinrich Buchholz. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

27'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Richard Krüger.

Lenz Krantz twisted past Erhard Mendelsohn.

Lenz Krantz powered past Savely Zolnerowich!.

Erhard Mendelsohn could not stop Lenz Krantz going past him.

Lenz Krantz made space for himself and struck it. Barnabas Landau couldn't reach it.

Christoph Sponaugle watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a poor effort from Lenz Krantz. He was lacking match sharpness.

28'

Nikolaus Beitel dribbled past Erhard Mendelsohn.

Nikolaus Beitel escaped from the challenge of Savely Zolnerowich and hit towards goal from 25 yards out.

But Nikolaus Beitel blazed it over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

30'

Friedemann Kraus made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Erich Krämer intercepted but couldn't control.

31'

Friedemann Kraus lost the ball to Erich Krämer's block tackle before Friedemann Kraus could pass the ball.

32'

Nikolaus Beitel fed the ball forward to Lenz Krantz, Lenz Krantz took possession of the ball before Savely Zolnerowich could reach it.

Lenz Krantz whipped in a float cross, Erhard Mendelsohn couldn't cut out the pass.

Simon Sauber got ahead of Barnabas Landau to win the ball, then nodded the ball forward.

Lenz Krantz made a pass to Nikolaus Beitel, Nikolaus Beitel took possession of the ball before Richard Krüger could intercept.

Nikolaus Beitel was able to make space and drove the ball at goal. Barnabas Landau couldn't reach it.

Christoph Sponaugle turned the ball behind.

33'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Barnabas Landau.

Dominik Freudenberger received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Markus Baumbach, Dominik Freudenberger took possession of the ball before Richard Krüger could intercept.

Pass by Dominik Freudenberger to Lenz Krantz, Hartwin Sommer tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Lenz Krantz directed the ball to Dominik Freudenberger, Dominik Freudenberger picked up on the ball before Barnabas Landau could intercept.

Dominik Freudenberger made an attempt to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Till Greenberg.

35'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Hans Huber.

Hinrich Buchholz tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Adrian Schmitz cut it out.

36'

Lenz Krantz took the ball confidently past Erhard Mendelsohn.

Lenz Krantz put some curve on the shot from long range. Savely Zolnerowich wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Lenz Krantz's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... It was a poor miss from Lenz Krantz. He looked like he was short of match practice.

37'

Poor corner kick delivered by Friedemann Kraus that went straight to the opposition.

38'

Alexander Schult made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Peter Weeber.

39'

Dominik Freudenberger tried to play a long ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Hartwin Sommer.

40'

Dominik Freudenberger tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

42'

Nikolaus Beitel passed the ball to Lenz Krantz, Lenz Krantz took possession of the ball before Erhard Mendelsohn could cut it out.

Lenz Krantz tried to get the cross in but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Savely Zolnerowich.

43'

Savely Zolnerowich tried to play it past Lenz Krantz but Lenz Krantz denied.

44'

Poor corner kick by Lenz Krantz. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

45'

Friedemann Kraus made good use of the scissors dribble. As Erich Krämer lost his balance, Friedemann Kraus dribbled past Erich Krämer.

Friedemann Kraus tried to supply a low cross but it was intercepted by Till Greenberg.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Sturm Graz had 62% possession in the match, while FC VIENNA had 38%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Nikolaus Beitel tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Erhard Mendelsohn.

47'

Savely Zolnerowich tried to skip past the challenge of Lenz Krantz but failed.

48'

Hinrich Buchholz received a yellow card.

Lenz Krantz tried to play a long ball but Erhard Mendelsohn cut it out.

50'

The referee showed Mose Jung a yellow card.

Erhard Mendelsohn took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

52'

Friedemann Kraus hit a long pass upfield,Savely Zolnerowich couldn't cut out the pass.

Markus Baumbach jumped above Barnabas Landau, then headed the ball forward.

Peter Weeber aimed for the top corner but Savely Zolnerowich blocked the shot.

53'

Peter Weeber tried to sprint past Erich Krämer but Erich Krämer denied.

54'

Savely Zolnerowich was outmuscled by Dominik Freudenberger.

Dominik Freudenberger jinked past Richard Krüger.

Dominik Freudenberger put some curve on the shot from distance. Hartwin Sommer approached too late to clear the danger.

Christoph Sponaugle saved and held onto the ball.

55'

Mose Jung's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

56'

Adrian Schmitz block tackled Hinrich Buchholz before Hinrich Buchholz could smash the ball towards goal from long range.

57'

Friedemann Kraus dribbled past Erich Krämer.

Friedemann Kraus moved the ball forward for Adrian Schmitz, Adrian Schmitz took it in his stride before Till Greenberg could intercept.

Adrian Schmitz whipped in a low cross, Erich Krämer couldn't reach it.

Markus Baumbach passed the ball instantly to his left. Barnabas Landau couldn't cut it.

Peter Weeber found himself with plenty of time and struck the ball with fury. Savely Zolnerowich approached too late to block it.

Christoph Sponaugle did well to parry it.

58'

Friedemann Kraus played a perfect pass for Peter Weeber, Peter Weeber latched onto the ball before Erhard Mendelsohn could cut it out.

Peter Weeber played a perfect pass for Friedemann Kraus, Erich Krämer couldn't cut out the pass.

Friedemann Kraus squared the ball from the wing, Till Greenberg couldn't reach it.

Simon Sauber let the ball drop before firing in a half volley but Barnabas Landau managed to block the shot.

59'

Dominik Freudenberger made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Richard Krüger intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

61'

Friedemann Kraus tried to take the ball past Erich Krämer but failed.

63'

Nikolaus Beitel looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Erhard Mendelsohn got in the way of the ball.

65'

Dominik Freudenberger turned on the ball to leave Richard Krüger standing.

Dominik Freudenberger tried an audacious lob from 30 yards. Hartwin Sommer failed to charge down the shot.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

66'

Lenz Krantz played a high ball into the area looking for Markus Baumbach, Markus Baumbach brought the ball under control superbly before Erhard Mendelsohn could reach it.

Markus Baumbach made a pass to Friedemann Kraus, Barnabas Landau couldn't cut out the pass.

Friedemann Kraus fed the ball forward to Peter Weeber, Peter Weeber picked up on the ball before Erich Krämer could intercept.

Peter Weeber made space for himself and hit a hopeful looking shot. Barnabas Landau failed to charge down the shot.

Christoph Sponaugle gathered the ball safely.

69'

Adrian Schmitz took the ball past Richard Krüger.

Adrian Schmitz tried to dribble past Hartwin Sommer but Hartwin Sommer blocked Adrian Schmitz in a good, clean tackle.

70'

Adrian Schmitz passed the ball past Hartwin Sommer to Dominik Freudenberger.

Dominik Freudenberger knocked a lovely ball for Adrian Schmitz, Adrian Schmitz picked up on the ball before Richard Krüger could reach it.

Adrian Schmitz attempted a curling shot from 20 yards but Hartwin Sommer removed the danger.

73'

Pass by Dominik Freudenberger to Adrian Schmitz, the ball was picked up by Adrian Schmitz before Hartwin Sommer could cut it out.

Adrian Schmitz tried to take the ball past Richard Krüger but Richard Krüger won the ball from Adrian Schmitz.

74'

Savely Zolnerowich tried to play it past Adrian Schmitz but Adrian Schmitz dispossessed Savely Zolnerowich.

75'

Simon Sauber stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Mose Jung got to the ball ahead of Richard Krüger, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Held by Christoph Sponaugle.

77'

Dominik Freudenberger attempted to feed the high ball but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Richard Krüger.

79'

Friedemann Kraus jinked past Till Greenberg.

Friedemann Kraus got the float cross in from the wing, Erich Krämer couldn't cut it.

Markus Baumbach got up above Barnabas Landau, then headed at goal.

Markus Baumbach looked destined to score but Christoph Sponaugle react fast enough and saved it.

80'

Erich Krämer lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

82'

Hans Huber swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

84'

Friedemann Kraus dribbled past Erich Krämer.

Friedemann Kraus sent in a low cross, Till Greenberg couldn't reach it.

Lenz Krantz moved onto the ball and immediately fired in a curving shot at goal, Barnabas Landau approached too late to tackle him.

But Lenz Krantz put it narrowly over ... A wasted opportunity.

85'

Erhard Mendelsohn tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Nikolaus Beitel.

86'

Erich Krämer attempted to play a long ball but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Friedemann Kraus.

87'

Mose Jung's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

88'

Peter Weeber powered past Erich Krämer!.

Peter Weeber sent in a low cross, Till Greenberg stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Markus Baumbach hit the ball forward to Nikolaus Beitel, Nikolaus Beitel took possession of the ball before Richard Krüger could intercept.

Nikolaus Beitel was able to make space and had an effort at goal. Barnabas Landau couldn't reach it.

Christoph Sponaugle got up and punched the ball out of danger.

90'

Erhard Mendelsohn had a crack at goal from the freekick. But Erhard Mendelsohn sent the ball high into the stands.

91'

Nikolaus Beitel flicked the ball over Savely Zolnerowich's head !.

Nikolaus Beitel shielded the ball from Erhard Mendelsohn and blasted the ball towards the top corner from 25 yards.

Christoph Sponaugle managed to turn it behind.

92'

Dominik Freudenberger passed the ball to Adrian Schmitz, Hartwin Sommer couldn't cut it.

Adrian Schmitz passed the ball to Simon Sauber, the ball was picked up by Simon Sauber before Richard Krüger could reach it.

Simon Sauber fed the ball forward to Nikolaus Beitel, Barnabas Landau failed to reach the ball.

Nikolaus Beitel played the ball past Kord Hafner to Simon Sauber's feet.

Simon Sauber delivered the ball to Lenz Krantz, Barnabas Landau failed to intercept the pass.

Lenz Krantz got free in the penalty area and aimed for the top corner. Hartwin Sommer didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Christoph Sponaugle did not get back in time to reach it ... Lenz Krantz scored a great goal !!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Sturm Graz 1 - 0 FC VIENNA

93'

Friedemann Kraus played a wonderful ball for Peter Weeber, Peter Weeber picked up on the ball before Till Greenberg could reach it.

Peter Weeber fired off a medium-ranged shot. Erich Krämer failed to charge down the shot.

Christoph Sponaugle did well to save and hold onto the ball.

End Match Sturm Graz 1 - 0 FC VIENNA