Kapfenberg ends Leader BW Linz's unbeaten run with 2-1 upset

In a packed Voitsberg stadium on Saturday, Kapfenberger SV handed Leader BW Linz their first season defeat, edging the newly relegated Bundesliga side 2-1 in a dramatic second‑league clash that saw the Steirer break a run of four losses.

Neo‑Trainer Michael Liendl guides the table‑leader

Neo‑Trainer Michael Liendl saw his side, the Tabellenführer, start brightly, taking a 1-0 lead before half‑time. The Steirer celebrated the first success after four consecutive Niederlagen, a morale‑boosting Er­folg that lifted the squad.

Opening drama and the first goal

Meletois Miskovic stepped up for a penalty in the 32nd minute, but his shot struck the post. From the rebound off Blau‑Weiß goalkeeper Valentin Oelz, the ball found the net, giving Kapfenberg a 1-0 lead.

Romeo Vucic restored parity for the Absteiger in the 59th minute after a slick combination, only for Miskovic to strike again four minutes later, sealing the Premierenerfolg at 2-1.

Other fixtures on the fifth matchday

St. Pölten earned a 1-0 Heimsieg over Austria Salzburg, with Jonathan Amon netting the season’s first goal in the 58th minute.

Vienna secured a 1-0 win at the Hohen Warte thanks to a gold‑goal by Youssouf Soukouna in the 41st minute.

In Voitsberg, Liefering turned the tide in the Abendspiel, clinching a 3-2 triumph after Kenneth Adejenughure struck in the 95th minute, bringing Liefering level on points (10) with Vienna for second place.

Admira’s convincing evening win

Admira celebrated a 3-1 victory over Hertha Wels, with Benjamin Nyarko (14'), Turgay Gemicibasi (19') and Benjamin Glitia (60') finding the net, while Sebastian Malinowski added a late consolation in the 62nd minute.

League table implications

Blau‑Weiß Linz (12 points) remains atop the Fußball‑Liga, while Vienna and Liefering sit jointly on ten points, poised for the chase.

Der Ball rollt auch wieder in Liga zwei, as noted by EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF, underscoring the competitive spirit of the Austrian second division.

Kapfenberg’s win not only ends the Leader’s unbeaten start but also signals a shift in momentum as the Steirer look to build on their first success of the campaign.