Tulln defeated Cornuburg Juniors Women 35-26 in the Women's WHA on Saturday. The visitors took all three points to Austria from the opening fixture of the new campaign. It was a decisive performance that set the tone for the weekend.
And here's the thing about the scoreline; it tells a story of control from the away side. Tulln managed to establish a comfortable margin by the final whistle. The hosts struggled to find a rhythm against the visitors' defence.
To be fair, the hosts came into the match with some momentum. They had secured a heavy 34-19 victory over Dornbirn/Schoren earlier in the season. However, they also dropped points against Atzgersdorf and the Foxes.
By then, Tulln were looking to build on their own mixed results. They had beaten Feldkirch 35-24 and held the Foxes to a 30-30 draw recently. A win against Rams Jaggs showed they could close out tight games.
The result serves as a marker for the season ahead. Both clubs now have one match under their belts as they look to climb the rankings. The league remains wide open for those who come next. One thing is certain, the points distribution will shift quickly.