From opening loss to a double‑minute triumph: Austrian women turn the tide

Just two minutes apart, Patricia Pfanner’s goals in the 63rd and 65th minutes secured a 2‑0 win for the Austrianerinnen over LASK, turning a 0‑1 Auftaktniederlage against St. Pölten into a decisive Ligasieg in their second Bundesliga‑Spiel of the Saison.

From opening defeat to league victory

After the 0‑1 opening loss to St. Pölten, the Veilchen entered the match against LASK as Wien‑Favoriten but struggled to find the net early. The breakthrough arrived when Pfanner completed a Doppelpack, scoring twice within a two‑minute span. The final whistle confirmed a clean 2‑0 triumph for Austria, marking their first full points haul in the Liga.

Implications for the table and upcoming fixtures

The victory lifted the Austrianerinnen to third place with three points, while LASK, having already played three matches, remain fifth also on three points. Both clubs will look to improve their positions as the season progresses. The next round features several fixtures, including SPG Union Kleinmünchen/FC Blau‑Weiß Linz versus First Vienna FC on Saturday and three Sunday matches that complete the third Spieltag.

Verena Hanshaw, a recent Austria‑Neuzugang, remarked, "In Wien are the people very stressed," highlighting the pressure surrounding the club’s early performances. Rapid captain Sandrina Haupt added, "Unsportlichkeiten make me angry," reflecting the competitive atmosphere in the league.

The Austrianerinnen gladly accept their role as favorites, while St. Pölten publicly stated they want to "get the plate back," underscoring the rivalry between the two clubs. Both teams have already been affected by schedule changes, as their second‑match‑day games were postponed due to Champions‑League qualification commitments the previous Saturday.

Upcoming matches on the third Spieltag include SKN St. Pölten versus SCR Altach, SK Sturm Graz versus Red Bull Salzburg, and SpG Südburgenland/TSV Hartberg versus SK Rapid. These fixtures will test whether Austria can maintain momentum after their first league win and whether St. Pölten can recover from their opening setback.

The contrast between an early defeat and a swift, decisive victory illustrates the Austrianerinnen’s resilience and sets a promising tone for the remainder of the season, while the postponed games remind fans that European commitments continue to shape the domestic calendar.