SV Donau Klagenfurt 3–1 ATUS Ferach
International Club Friendly – 10 July 2026, 23:00 kick‑off

Pre‑season momentum builds as Klagenfurt brush aside Ferach

SV Donau Klagenfurt continued their summer preparations with a convincing 3‑1 victory over Austrian lower‑division side ATUS Ferach in a friendly played under the lights on Friday night. The result gives head coach Markus Krainer plenty of positives to take into the new season, with new attacking combinations already showing signs of chemistry.

First‑half dominance sets the tone

Donau Klagenfurt took control from the opening whistle. Their high press forced Ferach into early mistakes, and the reward came in the 18th minute when striker Lukas Eder slotted home from a well‑worked corner. The home side doubled their advantage just before the half‑hour mark through a crisp volley from midfield general Kevin Pichler, leaving Ferach chasing the game.

Ferach, however, showed resilience. Just before the break, a quick counter‑attack caught the Klagenfurt defence napping, and forward Michael Steiner produced a fine finish to make it 2‑1. That goal gave the visitors a lifeline heading into the interval.

Second‑half control and a late clincher

The second period saw Klagenfurt regain control. They dominated possession and created a string of chances, finally finding the third goal in the 79th minute. Substitute Dominik Wohlfahrt latched onto a through ball, rounded the goalkeeper, and tapped into an empty net to restore the two‑goal cushion.

Ferach had no response, and Klagenfurt cruised to a comfortable win, pleasing the modest crowd that had braved the late kick‑off. Krainer will have been especially encouraged by the performance of his back‑four, which conceded only the one goal and looked solid for long spells.

What the result means

For SV Donau Klagenfurt, this friendly represents another step in their fitness and tactical preparation ahead of the upcoming competitive campaign. For ATUS Ferach, the match offered valuable experience against a higher‑level opponent, with several players impressing despite the defeat.