Bottom of the table SV Ried is hoping for the longed-for liberation in the Bundesliga once morest WSG Tirol. After two defeats at the start of the qualification group, the Innviertler want to fight back once morest the Tyroleans in the Friday game (7.30 p.m. / live Sky). “We know what we have to do better. It will definitely be a very heated game,” said Ried coach Maximilian Senft. For the WSG, on the other hand, it is a big step towards staying up.
With a win, Thomas Silberberger’s team would extend the lead over the Upper Austrians to eleven points with seven laps to go before the end of the season. The targeted Bundesliga whereregardings would be within reach, and the WSG would temporarily take the lead in front of qualifying group leader Austria Lustenau. “If we lose, we’re at the back once more. If we draw, it’s okay. And if we win, it points the way in the other direction,” emphasized Silberberger.
In any case, Silberberger has good memories of Rieder, this season his team celebrated two victories once morest the Upper Austrians. Nevertheless, the coach has been warned. “Regardless of the table situation, it’s traditionally difficult in Ried. Ried is extremely difficult to play on,” said the 49-year-old, who wants to take advantage of the Innviertler’s uncertainty. The two successes were more “with botch” than with the game. “Ried will call the game once morest us a must-win. I’ll say it’s forbidden to lose.”
WSG gained a lot of self-confidence last Friday with a 4-0 win once morest WAC, while the mood in Ried was heated following a 1-3 draw once morest Hartberg. “Nothing will work easily following the game once morest Hartberg,” said Senft, his team now had to work their way into it. “But at the same time we want to trust in our abilities as footballers.”
Rieder Aleksandar Lutovac also relies on the support of the home fans. “Every game is a final for us now. We’re in a bad position at the moment. But I think we need a win now that takes us up and gives us confidence for the next games,” said the 25-year-old Serb. “We have to be smart.”
