The thrilling derby between UFC Markt Allhau and SC Grafenschachen ended 2:2

In the top match of the 5th round of the II. League South, table leader UFC Markt Allhau and second-placed SC Grafenschachen, who are level on points, met. Both teams won the last round and delivered an intense and exciting duel that ended in a fair 2:2 draw.

Pimperl sees red early

The derby kicked off on time and the first few minutes showed that both teams were highly motivated going into the game. The UFC got off to a better start, but Grafenschachen also had three chances early on, which were not used. In the 14th minute, the first major setback occurred: the guests had to continue playing with a man down after Fabio Pimperl received a red card for an impetuous tackle.

However, this numerical disadvantage did not seem to demotivate Grafenschachen, they continued to play with commitment and even had a few opportunities. UFC Markt Allhau, on the other hand, used their chances more effectively: In the 20th minute, Stefan Binder shot from the edge of the penalty area and scored to give the home team a 1-0 lead.

As a result, the guests tried to create chances despite their numerical inferiority, but repeatedly failed to score or to get past the UFC’s defense. Shortly before the break, both teams were unlucky again with shots hitting the post: first Grafenschachen’s Wenzl hit the post (40th minute), then a shot from Markt Allhau hit the crossbar (43rd minute). So the UFC went into the dressing room with a narrow lead.

Three goals and two yellow cards in the second half

After the break, Markt Allhau came out of the dressing room with a lot of pressure and looked for the decisive goal. But in the 54th minute, SC Grafenschachen managed to equalize: After a handball penalty, Viktor Markus converted it into the right corner, making it 1:1.

In the following minutes, an open exchange of blows developed, with both teams pushing for the next goal. In the 74th minute, things got exciting again: Markt Allhau was awarded a penalty, which Tihaly converted and put the home team back in the lead.

But Grafenschachen did not let that get them down. In the 79th minute they equalized again: Kosnik completed a wonderful attack down the left side to make it 2:2. Shortly afterwards, Markt Allhau got into trouble again: In the 81st minute Balazs Horvath received a yellow-red card, and in the 90th minute Gergely Sziklasi was also sent off early.

The final phase was full of tension and fighting spirit, but despite the best efforts of both teams, no further goals were scored. After three minutes of stoppage time, the thrilling derby ended in a fair 2:2 draw. Both teams were able to take one point each and remain level on points at the top of the table.

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This match report was created by live ticker reporter ER with AI support and edited and released by Ligaportal.