Austria clinch dramatic victory over Lustenau in stoppage time
In a tightly contested Bundesliga clash at the Generali‑Arena, Austria Wien overturned a first‑half deficit to secure a 2‑1 victory over newly promoted Austria Lustenau in stoppage time, delivering the club’s second league win of the season and pushing the ‘red lantern’ title onto Altach.
Turning the tide after a first‑half deficit
The match began with Austria Wien pressing, but a corner from Lee Tae‑seok saw Johannes Handl miss narrowly and a blocked shot from Johannes Eggestein left the score level. Dominik Weixelbraun then gave the Lustenauer side the Führung in the 47th minute, putting Austria in Rückstand and intensifying the Duell.
Strategic changes spark the comeback
Stephan Helm’s side responded after the break, introducing Julian Hettwer in the 81st minute; his header equalised. Six minutes later Kelvin Boateng, who entered at half‑time, netted the winner in the 93rd minute after a Lee Kang‑hee header found the post and Boateng turned the rebound into a spectacular side‑foot finish.
Implications for the league table
The 2‑1 win marked Austria’s second Saisonsieg and their first Heimsieg of the Bundesliga‑Saison, moving them to eighth place. By beating the Aufsteiger, Austria handed the Rote Laterne to Altach, who now sit at the bottom of the table.
Austria started the game with the newly signed Valentino Müller in midfield alongside youngster Philipp Maybach, while Lustenau gave debut to right‑back Anilson. Both teams created chances early, with Eggestein’s effort striking the post and Weixelbraun’s header from a corner rattling the far post.
Midway through the second half, Austria’s Daniel Nnodim was replaced after a knee injury, and Lee Kang‑hee entered, later providing the decisive cross. The Vienna side also saw Aleksandar Dragović miss a clear chance and Handl’s header hit the crossbar, underscoring the fine margins.
Beyond the three points, the victory follows Austria’s 6‑0 cup triumph in Traiskirchen and brings their points tally level with the ninth‑placed Lustenau. The win also ends a run of nineteen away defeats in the Oberhaus, highlighting a potential turning point for the club.