SKU Ertl Glas Amstetten 2 – 2 SK Artis Brno
International Club Friendly • 10 July 2026

Match Report

In a lively preseason friendly held at the Ertl Glas Arena, Austrian Regionalliga side SKU Ertl Glas Amstetten and Czech third-tier outfit SK Artis Brno played out an entertaining 2-2 draw. Both coaches used the match to test new formations and give minutes to trialists ahead of the upcoming domestic seasons.

Story of the Game

Amstetten started brightly and took the lead in the 19th minute when striker Lukas Wagner latched onto a through ball and finished calmly. The hosts dominated possession in the first half but were punished for failing to convert further chances. Just before the break, Brno equalised through a well-struck free-kick by Ondřej Novák that curled over the wall and into the top corner.

The second half saw Brno take control briefly. Midfielder Tomáš Svoboda fired them ahead in the 63rd minute after a neat combination on the edge of the box. Amstetten responded positively, and their pressure paid off in the 78th minute when substitute David Hofer headed in from a corner to level the scores.

Key Tactical Observations

• Amstetten employed a high press in the opening 30 minutes but struggled to maintain intensity as the game wore on.
• Brno’s midfield trio showed good composure under pressure, particularly after falling behind.
• Both sides made multiple substitutions, with several trial players featuring for both teams.

Preseason Significance

For SKU Ertl Glas Amstetten, this friendly was part of a six-match preparation program before the start of the Regionalliga season. Head coach Michael Kraus said after the match: “We saw positive signs in terms of movement and creativity, but we need to be more clinical in front of goal.” SK Artis Brno are using their Austrian tour to build fitness and cohesion ahead of the MSFL (Moravian-Silesian Football League) campaign.

What to Watch

Both teams will face higher-level opposition in their remaining friendlies. Amstetten’s next test is against Austrian second-tier side Kapfenberger SV, while Brno will travel to face Slovakian club MFK Zemplín Michalovce.