Neulengbach Women No Longer Bottom of the Table
In a recent match against Lustenau/Dornbirn, the Neulengbach women’s team managed to secure a 1-1 draw, marking their second away point of the season. This performance was enough to lift them out of the bottom spot in the standings, overtaking Blau-Weiß Linz and moving up to ninth place. The upcoming match against Linz this Saturday will be crucial in determining their position in the league.
Despite not securing a win, the Neulengbach women put on a strong display on the field, with Sportchef Mario Graf expressing his satisfaction with the team’s improvement in recent weeks. The match against the well-performing Vorarlberg team was a tough one, with Larissa Rusek making a remarkable save from a long-range free kick by Anne Marie Bhagerath early in the game.
Neulengbach had a chance to take the lead when Ines Sarac was sent through on goal by Elli Pfattner, but her shot was saved by the opposing goalkeeper. However, shortly after the start of the second half, Kristina Panakova converted a penalty to give Neulengbach the lead, marking their first away goal of the season. Despite their efforts, a controversial penalty decision allowed the opposition to equalize, leaving the final score at 1-1.
Sportchef Mario Graf expressed frustration with the referee’s decisions, citing missed penalty calls that could have changed the outcome of the game. Despite late pressure from the Vorarlberg team, Larissa Rusek put in a stellar performance, making several crucial saves to ensure Neulengbach walked away with a point from the match.
Overall, the draw against Lustenau/Dornbirn was a significant result for Neulengbach, as it allowed them to climb out of the bottom spot on the table and move up to ninth place. The team will need to carry this momentum into their upcoming matches to continue their climb up the standings and secure a stronger position in the league.
The game statistics showed a hard-fought battle between the two teams, with both sides giving their all on the field. Despite the challenges faced, Neulengbach’s performance in this match signals a positive shift in their form and sets the stage for future success in the league.
