At the outset of the tt.com Regionalliga Tirol, FC Wacker Innsbruck hosted SPG Silz/Mötz. Prior to the match, there was uncertainty about our standing, but following a resounding 5-0 victory, it seems that we are at least moving in the right direction!
FCW shines in their opening match
Right from the beginning, FC Wacker Innsbruck took charge of the game and set the tempo. Silz/Mötz coach Kraft deployed a very defensive strategy, which initially hindered the Wackerians from scoring during the early moments. However, in the 9th minute, Stefan Lorenz nearly broke the deadlock with an impressive scissor-kick. Soon after, Silz/Mötz goalkeeper Rottensteiner denied a header from Adrian Lechl. Mouhamed Sy appeared to have given the traditional Tyrolean club the lead in the 20th minute, resulting in cheers from the crowd of 2,348, but unfortunately, the goal was ruled offside. Ten minutes later, a through ball found Lorenz in the box, where he was pulled back by an opponent wearing his new, smart Adidas jersey. Okan Yilmaz converted the resulting penalty with a shot into the top corner, putting FC Wacker in front (31st minute). Just three minutes later, the ball hit the back of the visitors’ net again. Daniel Francis volleyed in a corner taken by captain Rami Tekir, extending the lead to 2-0 (34th minute). The Wackerians continued to threaten, with Yilmaz (37th) and then Lorenz (40th) both testing goalkeeper Rottensteiner, who made an exceptional save. At the start of stoppage time, Lechl delivered a perfect pass to the penalty area. An Oberland player slightly deflected the ball, which allowed Lorenz to score on his Tivoli debut for a 3-0 lead.
The visitors returned to the pitch with more confidence and created a good chance through Stigger after a lapse in the Wacker defense. However, as the match progressed, the home team regained control. Lechl made two attempts from promising positions (52nd, 57th) but could not find the net. In the 61st minute, FCW goalkeeper Lukas Tauber had to stretch to save a dangerous free-kick from Alak, deflecting it for a corner. Following that, substitutes Lukas Scholl and Bright Owusu became instrumental for the Wackerians. Scholl provided a brilliant pass to Owusu, who finished smoothly to make it 4-0 (64th minute). Moments later, Wacker’s new signing celebrated again as Owusu converted a long pass into the far corner for a score of 5-0 (69th minute). In the closing minutes, substitute Manuel Petutschnig earned a good chance with a header, and Luis Gstrein, who came on in the 71st minute, also had a notable opportunity on his debut but is still waiting for his first goal.
Game details:
tt.com Regionalliga Tirol, 1st round
FC Wacker Innsbruck – SPG Silz Mötz 5:0 (3:0)
Friday, 09.08.2024, 19:30
Tivoli Stadium
Referee: Alexander Pale
2,348 spectators
FC Wacker Innsbruck: Tauber, Walker, Francis, Refai (71. Petutschnig), Lorenz (60. Scholl), Yilmaz (60. Owusu), Tekir (C), Viertler, Sy (75. Scala), Joppich, Lechl (71. Gstrein)
SPG Silz/Mötz: Rottensteiner, Ölmez, Durmus (C), Plattner, Khvistani (73. Waldauer), Peintner (54. Thaler), Holzknecht, Kausl (23. Stigger), Hellermann, Alak, Yildirim
Goal sequence: 1:0 Yilmaz (31.), 2:0 Francis (34.), 3:0 Lorenz (45.), 4:0 Owusu (64.), 5:0 Owusu (69.)
Yellow cards: Refai, Yilmaz, Francis and Khvistani, Stigger
Photo: Alexander Pauli
At the start of the tt.com Regionalliga Tirol, FC Wacker Innsbruck welcomed SPG Silz/Mötz. Before the game, we weren’t quite sure where we stood, but after the clear 5-0 victory, things at least seem to be heading in the right direction!
FC Wacker Innsbruck Impresses at the Start
From the very beginning, FC Wacker Innsbruck dominated the game and dictated the proceedings. Silz/Mötz coach Kraft opted for a defensive approach, which initially thwarted the Wackerians’ attempts to score. However, in the 9th minute, Stefan Lorenz came tantalizingly close with a stunning scissor-kick. Shortly after, Silz/Mötz goalkeeper Rottensteiner deftly parried a header from Adrian Lechl.
Mouhamed Sy nearly put the traditional Tyrolean club ahead in the 20th minute, sparking cheers from the 2,348 enthusiastic spectators, only for the goal to be ruled offside. Ten minutes later, a through ball found Lorenz in the box, who was tripped by an opponent donning a new, stylish Adidas jersey. Okan Yilmaz stepped up to convert the penalty, striking the ball into the top corner to grab the lead in the 31st minute. Just three minutes later, the ball found the back of the net again—Daniel Francis volleyed home a corner from captain Rami Tekir to double the lead to 2-0 (34th minute).
The Wackerians continued to press for more, with Yilmaz (37th) and Lorenz (40th) testing Rottensteiner, who made some excellent saves. At stoppage time in the first half, a superb pass from Lechl found its way to Lorenz, who scored his first goal on his Tivoli debut to make it 3-0.
Second Half Action
The visitors emerged for the second half with renewed vigor, creating a significant opportunity through Stigger after a defensive lapse from Wacker. However, as the half progressed, the home team regained control. Lechl made two attempts from promising positions but was unable to find the net (52nd, 57th).
In the 61st minute, FCW goalkeeper Lukas Tauber showcased his skills by denying a dangerous free kick from Alak, tipping it over for a corner. The momentum swung back in favor of the Wackerians, with substitutes Lukas Scholl and Bright Owusu making an immediate impact. Scholl executed a brilliant pass, allowing Owusu to break free and score the fourth goal in the 64th minute.
Shortly thereafter, Wacker’s new signing cemented his arrival with another goal, converting a long pass into the far corner for a 5-0 lead (69th minute). In the final phase of the match, substitute Manuel Petutschnig nearly added to the tally with a header, while Luis Gstrein, who made his debut in the 71st minute, also came close but had to wait for his first goal.
Match Summary
Game details:
| Competition | Match | Score | Date | Venue | Referee | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tt.com Regionalliga Tirol | FC Wacker Innsbruck vs SPG Silz Mötz | 5:0 (3:0) | Friday, 09.08.2024, 19:30 | Tivoli Stadium | Alexander Pale | 2,348 |
Team Lineups
| FC Wacker Innsbruck | SPG Silz/Mötz |
|---|---|
| Tauber | Rottensteiner |
| Walker | Ölmez |
| Francis | Durmus (K) |
| Refai (71. Petutschnig) | Plattner |
| Lorenz (60. Scholl) | Khvistani (73. Waldauer) |
| Yilmaz (60. Owusu) | Peintner (54. Thaler) |
| Tekir (C) | Holzknecht |
| Viertler | Kausl (23. Stigger) |
| Sy (75. Scala) | Hellermann |
| Joppich | Alak |
| Lechl (71. Gstrein) | Yildirim |
Goal Summary
Goal Scorers:
- 1:0 – Okan Yilmaz (31st minute)
- 2:0 – Daniel Francis (34th minute)
- 3:0 – Stefan Lorenz (45th minute)
- 4:0 – Bright Owusu (64th minute)
- 5:0 – Bright Owusu (69th minute)
Disciplinary Actions
Yellow Cards:
- FC Wacker Innsbruck: Refai, Yilmaz, Francis
- SPG Silz/Mötz: Khvistani, Stigger
Photo: Alexander Pauli
