Vienna Lose to LASK
Vienna suffered a 2–3 defeat against LASK in the eighth round of the ADMIRAL Frauen Bundesliga. After a strong first half and a deserved lead, the visitors turned the game around in the second half and secured the win.
Compared to the previous week, head coach Denny Krcmarek made two changes to the starting lineup: Kurkutovic came into the starting XI in place of Höcherl, while Lena Mädl replaced Claudia Wasser.
The Blue and Yellows Make an Active Start
The opening stages of the match were fairly even. Vienna had the first chance of the game. Following a corner, Gebert got her head to the ball, but LASK goalkeeper Andrea Gurtner was able to make the save. Vienna gradually found its rhythm and looked to capitalize on mistakes by the opposition.
Chances remained few and far between, but when they did arise, it was Vienna who posed the greater threat. In the 27th minute, Mädl played a through ball into Havel's path. The striker fired from a tight angle, but the goalkeeper reacted quickly and kept the shot out.
Vienna Take the Lead Through Cavic
In the 34th minute, Vienna deservedly took the lead. Following a strong combination between Jovana Cavic and Karla Kurkutovic, the defender received the ball in a good shooting position and found the far corner with a well-placed shot to make it 1–0. The Blue and Yellows took their narrow lead into the dressing room at half-time.
Vienna returned from the break unchanged. LASK came out with renewed motivation and began to cause Vienna more problems. The Vienna defense had plenty to deal with, but was generally able to stop the Linz side's attacking efforts at an early stage.
LASK Equalize
In the 56th minute, Havel tested the opposing goalkeeper with a long-range effort, but it posed no problem for Gurtner. Three minutes later, the visitors equalized. Kandlhofer initially managed to save Gered's shot, but as Vienna attempted to clear the ball, it took an unfortunate deflection off Mädl and ended up in her own goal.
Vienna then made a double substitution, with Höcherl and Fankhauser replacing Sarac and Wondrejc. Vienna began to lose some control of the game and struggled to find solutions going forward.
Denny Krcmarek introduced two fresh players, bringing on Batarilo and Milanovic for Havel and Keckeis.
LASK Take the Lead
LASK turned the game around in the closing stages, making it 1–2. Following a free kick for the Linz side, Mädl attempted to clear the ball, but it ended up in her own net.
In the final minutes, Sergeeva came on for Brunmair. In stoppage time, LASK launched a counterattack after Mädl lost possession, with Tuppinger finishing the move to make it 1–3.
Vienna managed to pull one goal back through Milanovic, but there was not enough time left to salvage a point. Vienna ultimately lost the match 2–3.
First Vienna FC 1894 vs. LASK 2–3 (1–0)
ADMIRAL Frauen Bundesliga, Matchday 8
Saturday, September 26, 4:00 p.m.
Naturarena Hohe Warte, 237 spectators
Goals: 1–0 Cavic (34'), 1–1 Mädl (59'; own goal), 1–2 Mädl (74'; own goal), 1–3 Tuppinger (92'), 2–3 Milanovic (94')
Vienna: Kandlhofer, Cavic, Mädl, Gebert, Wondrejc (Fankhauser, 61'), Hahn, Brunmair, Keckeis (Batarilo, 73'), Sarac (Höcherl, 61'), Kurkutovic, Havel (Milanovic, 73')
