Sturm Graz/Stattegg Women came out on top in an eight-goal thriller away to Gintra Universitetas Women, securing a 5-3 victory in UEFA EL W action on 2 September 2026 at 17:00. It was a remarkable afternoon of attacking football, with both teams refusing to sit back and the away side eventually showing greater calm in the decisive moments.

The match began at a high tempo, and it did not take long for the goals to flow. Gintra Universitetas Women, the experienced Lithuanian side, looked sharp in possession early and made their intentions clear. Sturm Graz/Stattegg responded with aggressive forward play, and the two teams shared an eventful opening period packed with chances at both ends.

The match swings back and forth

The away side carried the greater threat in the final third, repeatedly finding space behind the Gintra defence. Whenever Gintra generated momentum and looked capable of taking control, Sturm Graz/Stattegg answered with a vital goal. The scoreline moved constantly, but the visitors’ attacking firepower proved to be the difference over the full 90 minutes.

Gintra Universitetas Women refused to fold and showed their fighting spirit by climbing back into the contest on more than one occasion. But Sturm Graz/Stattegg women kept their composure, added decisive goals at important moments, and closed out the victory despite a late surge from the home side.

Result highlights

• Five away goals for Sturm Graz/Stattegg made this one of the standout results in their European fixture programme.
• Gintra Universitetas scored three goals but were undone by lapses in defence.
• The contest was full of momentum shifts, with the final score reflecting the open nature of the game.

For Sturm Graz/Stattegg, the win provides excellent preparation for the challenges ahead in their group campaign. Gintra Universitetas Women, meanwhile, will take the goalscoring positives but will know that defensive discipline will be vital if they are to progress further in the competition.