Red Bull Salzburg came out on top in a seven-goal thriller against Sturm Graz, landing the decisive blow in a high-scoring encounter. The win keeps them within touching distance of Austrian Bundesliga leaders Rapid Vienna.
Salzburg hold their nerve
The match was a back-and-forth affair, with both sides finding the net repeatedly before Salzburg had the final word. That late edge kept the pressure on Rapid at the top of the table.
Sturm struggling for consistency
For Sturm Graz, the defeat underlines a season that has settled into mediocrity. The club is no longer in contention for the title race and will need to find more consistency if it wants to push further up the table.
Source: www.derstandard.at
