Föslauer HC secured a narrow 35:30 victory over UHK Krems in the Austrian HLA on Saturday, keeping their unbeaten run intact. The hosts sit eighth with four points from five games, while the visitors remain on two points after five fixtures. Neither side has tasted defeat this season, which makes the result all the more telling for the table.
By then, both teams had already played each other earlier in the campaign and came away with a 31:35 win for UHK Krems in August. That result hung over this meeting, and Föslauer made sure they didn't let the same pattern repeat. The home side worked a short corner in the opening exchanges and took the early lead, something they maintained for much of the contest.
We had called a home win at 59 per cent confidence before kick-off, and the outcome confirmed that reading. Föslauer carved Krems open with quick transitions after the visitors gave up possession, and the away end never really found a rhythm after the first ten minutes. The scoreline reflects that dominance, even if Krems refused to fold completely.
Recent form tells its own story. Föslauer lost their last outing 22:27 to Ferlach, but bounced back with a 31:30 win over Tirool and a 35:28 victory against Füchse. Krems, meanwhile, dropped points in three of their last five and are now second to everything in terms of consistency. They cannot afford another slip if they want to climb.
The result leaves Föslauer four points clear of UHK Krems in the standings, with both sides still unbeaten. A fourth straight win would have been a statement, but this was enough to keep the pressure on the teams above them. The gap may look small, but the momentum is shifting.
