Ried produced a remarkable comeback on 31 January 2016, edging Wolfurt 3-2 in a tense 2. Bundesliga West clash. The away victory highlighted Ried's resilience, as they overturned a difficult situation and found a way to win a match that could have gone either way.

A five-set battle

Wolfurt started strongly and made the most of their home advantage, taking control of the early exchanges. The hosts looked capable of sweeping Ried, but the visitors refused to fade. Ried adjusted their blocking and began to slow down Wolfurt's main attacking options, gradually shifting the balance of the match.

Turning point

The decisive moments came in the closing stages of the match. Wolfurt had chances to seal the win, but Ried's defense came up with several crucial touches in the final set. With momentum fully on their side, Ried closed out the match and celebrated a hard-earned victory on the road.

Impact on the standings

This result was significant for Ried in the 2. Bundesliga West standings. Picking up two points away from home after such a tough battle gave them a psychological boost and kept them firmly in contention. Wolfurt, despite earning a point, will have been disappointed to let control slip in a match they had largely dominated.