The LASE claimed a dramatic 4-2 victory over SV Ried in a thrilling Oberösterreich derby, securing the win with two goals in the final minutes of the game. The match, which took place at the BWT Oberösterreichische Arena in front of 7,336 spectators, saw both teams trade blows throughout, culminating in a late flurry that decided the outcome.
LAOLA1 reported that the LASK took an early lead, only for Ried to respond with two goals before halftime. The game remained level for much of the second half until the LASK’s substitutes made a decisive impact. According to sport.ORF.at, the LASK’s coach, made four changes to his starting lineup from the previous Champions League match, including bringing in Sasa Kalajdzic and Christoph Lang, who scored the opening goal.
LASK Takes Early Lead Against Ried
The LASK asserted their dominance from the kickoff, scoring just three minutes into the match. Christoph Lang, sent through by Sasa Kalajdzic, broke free and slotted the ball past Ried’s goalkeeper Andreas Leitner to give the visitors a 1-0 lead. described the goal as a result of Ried’s defenders not yet being fully prepared, allowing Lang to run into a dangerous area unchallenged.
The lead, however, did not last long. After a period of few clear chances, the game erupted in a flurry of activity around the 30-minute mark. Ried’s Jaedin Rhodes dribbled into the LASK penalty area and unleashed a shot. The ball deflected off two LASK defenders, with Miguel Freckleton being credited with the final touch that sent the ball into his own net, leveling the score at 1-1.
Ried did not stop there. Five minutes later, they took the lead. Stefan Schwab won the ball in midfield and played a perfect pass to Ante Bajic, who struck the ball powerfully into the top corner of the net, making it 2-1 in favor of the hosts. The lead was short-lived, however. The LASK responded almost immediately. defender Joao Tornich, who had pushed forward, finished off a sequence involving Sasa Kalajdzic to bring the score to 2-2 before halftime.
Second Half Sees Missed Chances
The second half continued the back-and-forth nature of the match. Both teams had opportunities to take the lead early in the period. Melayro Bogarde had a chance for the LASK in the 47th minute, while Ante Bajic threatened for Ried just four minutes later. Ried’s goalkeeper Andreas Leitner made a brilliant save to deny Bogarde, while LASK’s keeper Lukas Jungwirth was equally sharp to keep out Bajic.
As the game progressed, the LASK began to create more consistent pressure. They were rewarded with a series of near misses. Moses Usor struck the crossbar with a header in the 72nd minute, and Sasa Kalajdzic put a header just wide a few minutes later. Melayro Bogarde also had a powerful effort from the right side that sailed just past the post in the 84th minute, as noted by sport.ORF.at.
The breakthrough finally came in the 90th minute. Substitute Moses Usor, who had come on for Lang, seized his moment. He received the ball on the edge of the penalty area and unleashed a low shot from 15 meters out that beat the goalkeeper after striking the underside of the crossbar. The goal gave the LASK a 3-2 lead with mere minutes remaining.
Danek Scores Late for LASK Victory
Ried, pushing for an equalizer, left themselves exposed at the back. Substitute Krystof Danek sealed the victory with a goal in the 95th minute, making the final score 4-2. highlighted the LASK’s clinical nature in the final moments, a trait they had also shown in a recent ÖFB-Cup match against Ried.
The victory keeps the LASK firmly in third place in the ADMIRAL Bundesliga standings, eight points behind league leaders Rapid Vienna. Ried, meanwhile, remains in sixth place, still on track to qualify for the Meistergruppe. The loss marked another instance of Ried conceding a late goal, a recurring issue for the team this season.
Ried Banner Stolen by LASK Fans
The match was not only intense on the field but also in the stands. The derby atmosphere was electric, with both sets of fans creating a charged environment. reported that the LASK fans displayed a large stolen banner belonging to Ried’s fan club, “Supras,” which had been taken from a Ried convention hall days earlier. The club later confirmed the theft. Despite the provocation, the situation remained calm in the stadium, largely due to a heavy police presence.
SV Ried’s managing director, Lukas Brandl, addressed the team’s performance after the match, emphasizing the need for reflection. “Nothing is ever as bad or as good as it seems in the moment,” Brandl was quoted as saying. “We are on the right track, but we need to be harder on ourselves. We are working to become more stable defensively.”
What’s Next for Both Teams
For the LASK, the focus will shift to their European campaign. After this crucial league win, they will prepare for their next Champions League fixture.
SV Ried, despite the loss, will look to bounce back quickly. They are scheduled to face WAC at home on May 9, a match they will be eager to win to continue their push for the Meistergruppe.
“With the LASK, we expect an intense derby, in which there will surely be a lot of fighting and emotion,” said SV Ried coach Mario Despotovic prior to the match.
Related reading
