Hey second class can decide the title fight | News.at

Will Austrian top clubs decide the title battle in the second division? Blau-Wei Linz (May 6), FC Juniors O (May 22) and Vorwrts Steyr are still playing against second-placed FAC Vienna for the final five rounds of the season. Coach Daniel Madeleine’s squad starts today.

Vienna is the big surprise of the season: in a long-distance duel with Austria Lustenau for promotion to the German Bundesliga, the Floridsdorfers are one point behind the Vorarlburgers. FAC’s Greatest Strength: With only 15 goals conceded, Mitja Merik’s side have the best defense in the league. In addition, FAC was unbeaten in 15 matches – she won 13 of them. Striker coach Daniel Madeliner doesn’t let that affect him: “Our goal is to beat FAC.”

Basic stays long term

From a sporting point of view, Steyer looks very good at staying in the league – off the pitch, plans for next season are being pushed forward: midfielder Alim Pasic has extended his contract until 2024. Ahead of today’s away game against Young Violets, Blauwe Wei Linz also informed On completion with substitute goalkeeper Felix Gschusmann.