In round 8 of the Regionalliga Ost, our Young Violets played an away match against SV Oberwart. The Burgenlanders, who remain unbeaten in the league (2 wins, 4 draws), showcased a lot of experience. There was a warm reunion with former Academy Violets Csaba Mester and Simon Radostits before the match. Coach Max Uhlig’s team faced another evaluation of their position: “We want to hold our own; we must not let ourselves be derailed,” was the motto. Mikolaj Sawicki and Konsti Aleksa returned to the starting eleven.
Balanced First Half
The home team quickly seized control and came dangerously close to scoring in the 10th minute: a cross from Farkas found Lukas Ried, whose header was directed too centrally. This served as a wake-up call for the Violets, who posed their first threat a quarter of an hour in: Mörth avoided being shaken off in the penalty area after a pass from Jankovic, but goalie Stadler denied the opportunity (16th minute). The Violets then became more aggressive, positioning themselves closer to their opponents and aiming to move the ball quickly into attacking positions. Stöckl headed the ball onto the roof of the goal after a Nisandzic corner (23rd minute), and a shot from Hosiner on the edge of the penalty area was blocked (25th minute). The South Burgenland team struggled offensively, with isolated shouts of “Trau di wos!” from the stands going unheard—until the tension returned shortly before the break. Lemmerer spotted Ried in the penalty area; the Oberwart team’s leading scorer successfully brought the ball down, but Stöckl intervened to prevent a goal (40th minute) and Überbacher punched a header out of danger (43rd minute)—the score remained 0-0.
Fair Division of Points
The Violets emerged from the dressing room with new strategies. Mörth sent Aleksa forward, and Sawicki crossed to Salamon, whose direct cross missed Mörth by only a few centimeters (46th minute). Schwarz cleared a Nisandzic free-kick cross in front of Hosiner (49th minute). A lively, albeit chaotic, back-and-forth ensued. After an hour, the Oberwart team, coached by former Violet Gernot Plassnegger, knocked on the door again: a Farkas cross reached Lemmerer, who shot just wide from twelve meters away (58th minute). Following a free-kick variation, Radostits only managed to hit the net behind the goal (71st minute). The game, which had been relatively fast-paced until then, slowed down and became rougher. The home team gained slight advantages, but there were few significant chances. The Burgenland team remains unbeaten this season, and Uhlig’s eleven managed to secure a point after two recent losses.
SV OBERWART – YOUNG VIOLETS 0:0 (0:0)
SV OBERWART: Stadler; Farkas (90.Sperl), Schutti (46.Schwarz), Huber, Woth; Wessely, Polster, Radostits, Mester (65.Rep), Ried (65.Doleschal), Lemmerer (78.Zapfel).
YOUNG VIOLETS: Überbacher; Stöckl, Toifl, Wojnar; Sawicki (76.Bajraktarevic), Nisandzic, Jankovic (72.Roider), Mörth (89.Österreicher), Salamon; Aleksa (72.Stöger), Hosiner ©.
Yellow Cards: Wojnar, Stöckl, Bajraktarevic
Informstadion, Oberwart. Referee Andreas Kaiblinger.
Match Report: Young Violets vs. SV Oberwart in Regionalliga Ost
In round 8 of the Regionalliga Ost, our Young Violets played away against SV Oberwart. The Burgenlanders, who are still unbeaten in the league (2 wins, 4 losses), had plenty of experience. There was a warm reunion with former Academy Violets Csaba Mester and Simon Radostits before the match. Coach Max Uhlig’s team was faced with the next assessment of their position: “We want to hold our own, we must not let ourselves get thrown off track,” was the motto. Mikolaj Sawicki and Konsti Aleksa returned to the starting eleven.
Balanced First Half
The home team didn’t need to be asked twice, quickly seized control and came dangerously close to taking the lead in the 10th minute: A Farkas cross found Lukas Ried, whose header was too central. A wake-up call for the Violets, who posed a threat for the first time after a quarter of an hour: Mörth refused to be shaken off in the penalty area after a pass from Jankovic, but goalie Stadler prevented the lead (16th).
The Violets then became more aggressive, stood closer to the opponent, and looked for the quickest way into the depth with the ball at their feet. Stöckl headed onto the roof of the goal after a Nisandzic corner (23rd), a Hosiner shot from the edge of the penalty area was blocked (25th). The South Burgenland team hardly managed anything offensively, and isolated shouts of “Trau di wos!” from the stands went unheard – until things got tense again shortly before the break. Lemmerer saw Ried in the penalty area, the Oberwart team’s four-time season goalscorer skilfully took the ball down, but was decisively prevented from scoring by Stöckl (40th minute), Überbacher punched a header out of the danger zone (43rd minute) – the score remained 0-0.
Fair Division of Points
The Violets came out of the dressing room with new ideas. Mörth sent Aleksa on his way, Sawicki crossed to Salamon, whose direct cross missed Mörth by just a few centimeters (46th minute). Schwarz cleared a Nisandzic free kick cross in front of Hosiner (49th minute). A lively, if hectic back and forth followed. The Oberwart team, coached by former Violet Gernot Plassnegger, knocked on the door again after a good hour: a Farkas cross found Lemmerer, who shot just wide from twelve meters (58th minute). After a free kick variation, Radostits only hit the back of the net (71st minute). The game, which had been quite fast up until then, slowed down and became rougher. The home team gained slight advantages, but there were few big chances. The Burgenland team remains unbeaten in the current season, and Uhlig’s eleven was able to score again after two recent defeats.
Match Summary
| Team | Goals | Yellow Cards |
|---|---|---|
| SV Oberwart | 0 | 0 |
| Young Violets | 0 | 3 |
SV OBERWART – YOUNG VIOLETS 0:0 (0:0)
SV OBERWART: Stadler; Farkas (90.Sperl), Schutti (46.Schwarz), Huber, Woth; Wessely, Polster, Radostits, Mester (65.Rep), Ried (65.Doleschal), Lemmerer (78.Zapfel).
YOUNG VIOLETS: Überbacher; Stöckl, Toifl, Wojnar; Sawicki (76.Bajraktarevic), Nisandzic, Jankovic (72.Roider), Mörth (89.Österreicher), Salamon; Aleksa (72.Stöger), Hosiner ©.
Yellow Cards: Wojnar, Stöckl, Bajraktarevic
Informstadion, Oberwart. Referee Andreas Kaiblinger.
Player Performances
Several players stood out during this tightly contested match. Here are some highlights:
- Lukas Ried (SV Oberwart): Despite not scoring, he proved a constant threat, making great runs and creating chances.
- Matthias Überbacher (Young Violets): His decisive saves kept the Violets in the game, especially in critical moments.
- Konsti Aleksa (Young Violets): Returned to the starting eleven and had a significant impact with his pace and creativity.
Key Takeaways
- Defensive Strength: Both teams displayed strong defensive organization, preventing clear-cut chances.
- Midfield Battle: The match showcased an intense battle in midfield, highlighting the teams’ tactical approaches.
- Unbeaten Streak: SV Oberwart remains unbeaten this season, which is a significant achievement in a competitive league.
Upcoming Matches to Watch
Looking ahead, the Young Violets will aim to build on this performance. Upcoming matches include:
- Next Fixture: Young Violets vs. Team X – Date & Time
- Followed by: Young Violets vs. Team Y – Date & Time
