Horitschon 2–1 SC Bad Sauerbrunn
Austrian Landesliga – May 23, 2026

Horitschon edged out SC Bad Sauerbrunn 2‑1 in a tense Austrian Landesliga encounter. The home side’s early dominance proved decisive, as they held on despite a second‑half fightback from the visitors.

First‑Half Control

Horitschon started brightly and took the lead in the 14th minute. A well‑worked free‑kick was headed home by centre‑back Markus Berger. The hosts doubled their advantage just before the half‑hour mark when winger Patrick Wimmer cut inside and curled a beautiful shot into the far corner. Bad Sauerbrunn struggled to create clear chances, with Horitschon goalkeeper Roman Reiterer largely untroubled.

Second‑Half Pressure

SC Bad Sauerbrunn emerged with renewed energy after the break. They pulled one back in the 55th minute through a Lukas Hofmann penalty after a handball in the box. The visitors pushed for an equaliser, hitting the crossbar in the 70th minute and forcing a smart save from Reiterer in the 82nd. However, Horitschon’s defence held firm to secure three vital points.

Match Stats

• Possession: Horitschon 48% – 52% Bad Sauerbrunn
• Shots on target: 5 – 4
• Fouls: 14 – 11

Implications

The win lifts Horitschon three places to sixth in the Landesliga table. Bad Sauerbrunn remain in the bottom three, and the defeat increases pressure on their relegation battle.