Amstetten claimed a 2:1 victory over Admira Wacker in the Second League on Sunday evening, a result that keeps both sides level on points despite their different positions in the table. The home side had looked comfortable enough after David Peham's early strike, but Admira Wacker found their footing and pushed for an equaliser. By then the match had settled into something more open, with both teams willing to take risks.
Peham opened the scoring in the 37th minute, a moment that gave the home crowd something to rally behind. The visitors responded well and Armin Haider made it 1:1 before the break, his goal coming in the 67th minute after a period where Admira Wacker camped in the final third. Things came to a head in the second half, with substitutions changing the dynamic on the pitch.
And here's the thing about this match — it wasn't decided by possession or shots on target. Amstetten edged possession at 51 per cent and had 10 shots on target compared to their opponents' 5, but Admira Wacker made more of what they had. The away goalkeeper made 8 saves to his counterpart's 4, suggesting something was needed when it mattered.
The late drama came through Savic, who scored in the 85th minute to settle the contest. That goal proved decisive, with Admira Wacker unable to find an equaliser despite 6 corners and 90 attacks throughout the match. Amstetten's 101 attacks and 7 corners weren't enough to keep them ahead until that moment.
Both teams enter this phase of the season on 6 points from 5 games, though Amstetten sit 9th while Admira Wacker are 11th. The home side have shown resilience with 3 draws and just 1 defeat, while the visitors have been more vulnerable away from home. This result extends Amstetten's unbeaten run and brings Admira Wacker's clean-sheet hopes to an end.