Vienna Austria Annoyed After Defeat Over "Stupid Goals Conceded"

A mistake by Austria Wien goalkeeper Samuel Sahin-Radlinger and a misunderstanding in Austria's defense allowed Hartberg an early lead through Dominic Vincze and Elias Havel. Coach Helm regretted the situation but also saw positive aspects and praised his team's efforts to turn the game around. However, only a consolation goal was achieved, and in the turbulent final phase, an equalizer for Wiener Austria did not materialize.

Wiener Austria wants to learn from defensive mistakes

"Unfortunately, it's happening to us a bit too often at the moment," said Wiesinger about the violet defensive errors. "It feels like everything is coming together again. But we can only get out of this together." Defensive chief Aleksandar Dragovic saw it similarly, spoke of a difficult phase, and took the blame for the 0:2 on himself. The defensive stability from last season was missing for Austria, as seen in the 0:3 loss against Salzburg the previous week, with 20 goals conceded in twelve rounds almost marking a league negative record.

Helm emphasized wanting to draw the "right lessons" from it. "In the last six, seven rounds, we've set the trend in the right direction. Everything is very tight in the league, and when you start a game like this, it's difficult," said the coach about the unfavorable course of the game. "The plan would have worked quite well." However, it was not easy to create clear scoring chances in the tight spaces, Helm added. In the upcoming home game against the bottom of the table GAK, it's about showing a reaction. "Next week, we need three points, no matter what," emphasized Wiesinger.

Hartberg's relief after victory against Wiener Austria

The Hartbergers, on the other hand, secured three points for the first time in five games and left Maria Enzersdorf with a positive feeling. "We are pleased to leave Südstadt with a victory," said TSV coach Manfred Schmid contentedly. For his team, it was the first win in the fourth game at the substitute stadium, and the former Austria coach also defeated his "old love" in the second season duel - which of course pained the Viennese.

"Everyone knows what the club means to me. I am attached to this club, and that will not change. Of course, I am not happy when I have to do this. In the game, I celebrate with my boys, and I have respect for the Austria fans, how they support the team for 90 minutes," explained Schmid. "But I am Hartberg's coach, I have a lot of fun and a great team."

Nail-biter in the Final Phase

The final phase evoked negative memories for the Hartbergers. Recently in Altach, TSV squandered a 2-0 lead late, at LASK even a 3-0 lead, and in Graz, the 0-1 defeat against Sturm was sealed in the 95th minute. "The last few weeks have, of course, left their mark," said TSV captain Jürgen Heil, who saw a maturation process in the Styrians. "But we kept working and drew strength from the setbacks. I am very proud of that."

After the away game against WAC, the return to the modernized home arena follows on November 22 against SV Ried after 16 competitive games away. "We are now really looking forward to the new stadium. It will be a little jewel within our means," said Schmid.

(APA/Red)

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