UHK Krems-Langenlois and Tuln met in the Women's WHA on 20 September, with the visitors taking a 38-28 victory at full-time. The result keeps both sides level on points after two matches, though Tuln move into sixth place while their hosts remain seventh. It was a result that reflected the quality difference between the two sides, even if the margin wasn't as comfortable as the score suggests.
To be fair, neither team can afford another slip after this outing. Both had shown promise in their opening fixtures - Krems-Langenlois beat Union St Pölten but drew with Stockerau, while Tuln lost to Füchse before finding form against Korneuburg. The consistency they've shown so far makes this a crucial period for both squads. They'll need to maintain this level if they want to challenge for the top positions.
And here's the thing about this result - we had called for a Tuln win beforehand, putting 56 per cent confidence on the visitors. It came through, though the margin might have been tighter had the hosts found their rhythm earlier. We'd seen the away side's potential in their previous encounters and this performance validated that assessment.
By then, the away end had seen it out despite occasional pressure from the home side. The visitors showed composure when it mattered most, even if they didn't dominate from the start. That kind of resilience will serve them well in the weeks ahead.
Two points each after two rounds means the table remains wide open. Neither side has built a cushion yet, and the race for the top spots is still anyone's game. The next meetings will tell us more about where these teams truly stand. Going forward, every match becomes a must-win situation for both clubs.
