SV Anthering 2–2 TSV Neumarkt: Entertaining Draw in Austrian Landesliga
SV Anthering and TSV Neumarkt played out a thrilling 2‑2 draw in the Austrian Landesliga on 13 June 2026 at Sportplatz Anthering. The match featured end‑to‑end action, two penalties, and a late equaliser that left both sides satisfied with a point but still looking over their shoulders in the mid‑table battle.
Match Overview
Both teams entered the contest level on points in the middle of the Landesliga table, and the game reflected that parity. SV Anthering started brightly, pressing high and forcing an early mistake from Neumarkt’s defence. The home side took the lead in the 12th minute when striker Florian Gruber slotted home after a defensive mix‑up.
TSV Neumarkt responded well and equalised before half‑time through a well‑worked move finished by winger Lukas Huber. The second half saw more drama: a penalty for Anthering was converted by midfielder Sebastian Maier, only for Neumarkt to reply with a spot‑kick of their own, calmly dispatched by captain Andreas Riedl.
Key Moments
- 12' – Goal: Florian Gruber (SV Anthering) – clinical finish after poor clearance.
- 34' – Goal: Lukas Huber (TSV Neumarkt) – drilled shot from the edge of the box.
- 63' – Penalty: Sebastian Maier (Anthering) – sent the keeper the wrong way for 2‑1.
- 79' – Penalty: Andreas Riedl (Neumarkt) – equalised after a handball in the box.
- 89' – Save: Anthering’s goalkeeper Markus Pichler denied a last‑minute winner with a fine reflex stop.
Tactical Story
SV Anthering set up in a 4‑4‑2 diamond, looking to exploit the space behind Neumarkt’s full‑backs. TSV Neumarkt used a 4‑2‑3‑1 formation that allowed them to dominate midfield for long periods. The game became stretched in the second half as both teams pushed for a winner, leading to the two penalties, both resulting from defensive lapses under pressure.
Standout Players
Florian Gruber’s movement caused problems all night, while Andreas Riedl’s composure from the penalty spot kept Neumarkt in the game. Anthering’s goalkeeper Markus Pichler made vital saves, especially in stoppage time, to secure the draw for his side.
Season Impact
The draw left SV Anthering in 8th place and TSV Neumarkt in 7th, both with 38 points from 25 matches, eight points clear of the relegation zone but well adrift of the top three. With three games left, neither team is mathematically safe, but this result provided a boost in morale for the final run‑in. The entertaining nature of the match was a positive advert for Austrian lower‑league football.