SV Lafnitz secured a 3-1 victory away to Gleisdorf 09 in the Regional League – South on Thursday. The result moves the visitors up to eighth place, while the hosts remain in 13th position after five matches. It was a straightforward afternoon for the travelling side, who took control early and played the second half a man up in confidence.
Lafnitz sit on eight points from five games, with two wins and two draws under their belt. Gleisdorf 09 have managed just one victory in the same period and now sit three points adrift of the relegation zone. The gap between them is narrowing, but tonight's outcome kept the visitors well clear.
Gleisdorf 09 have struggled for consistency this season. Their recent record shows losses to Kalsdorf and Tilmisch before a surprise win over Hartberg's amateur side. They were beaten 2-1 by Sturm Graz II and then suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Gnäs. Tonight's result follows the same pattern.
SV Lafnitz have been in better shape. They lost 3-1 to Tilmisch last weekend but had drawn 2-2 with Hartberg's amateurs before that. A 2-1 win over Weiz and a 3-1 victory against Schönbachkirchenden preceded the recent setback. Only the 5-0 loss to Austria Vienna's amateur side has troubled them so far.
The 3-1 scoreline reflects a comfortable performance from Lafnitz, who did not travel to make up the numbers. For Gleisdorf 09, another defeat means they need the points badly if they want to avoid trouble. The next round of fixtures will test whether they can turn things around.