Mattersburg triumphs: 3-1 festival match in the Pappelstadion!
Oberpullendorf loses against Mattersburger SV 1:3 in the Pappelstadion on August 15, 2025. Goals and lineups in detail.

Mattersburg triumphs: 3-1 festival match in the Pappelstadion!
On Friday, August 15, 2025, an exciting football match between Mattersburger SV and Oberpullendorf took place in the Pappelstadion. After a goalless first half, things really got going in the second half. Niklas Lang gave Mattersburg a 1-0 lead in the 68th minute. Just five minutes later he also converted a penalty to make it 2-0. Oberpullendorf was able to reduce the score to 1:2 through Kirilo Janyickij in the 76th minute, but Max Noel Schranz made the final score 3:1 for Mattersburg in stoppage time. The referee of the game was Martin Tatzber.
The lineups of both teams show that Mattersburg went into the game with a solid starting eleven. Above all, Niklas Lang, who scored two goals, was the outstanding player. On Oberpullendorf's side they fought bravely, but ultimately couldn't achieve a draw.
Team lineups and results
| Mattersburg SV | Oberpullendorf |
|---|---|
| M. Stöger T. Stöger C. Main building N. Lang H. Ortner A. Pöttschacher A. Khiaban M. Schranz L. Secco N. Muratcehajic J. Strodl |
A. Big A. Hofer S.Berlakovich C. Frühwirth B. Nyiro K. Janyickij M. Heinrich A. Damasdi B. Olah S. Soljankic F. Blazovich |
The successful changes, including M. Müller for A. Pöttschacher in the 36th minute, seemed to pay off and gave the team a breath of fresh air. The yellow cards on both sides (Janyickij in the 44th and Berlakovich in the 71st minute) also testify to the intensity of the game.
A look at the viewer statistics
The game was very popular in the region. Football is an integral part of Austrian culture and such games always attract large numbers of fans. Whether in the first or second league – the passion for domestic football remains unbroken.
But there are also exciting topics that move people outside of football. For example, the development of French demographics shows that the population will be over 68 million people in 2025. This figure was influenced not only by a high birth rate, but also by continued immigration. In recent years, the number of immigrants from different countries has increased, positioning France as one of the most populous countries in Europe. A look at the Demographics of France shows that the population structure remains dynamic and includes diverse backgrounds.
Another exciting area that is gaining increasing interest is the topic of *Earthing*, also known as grounding. This practice deals with direct contact with the earth, which can have many positive effects on health. Around 97% of people report positive changes after grounding. This increasing popularity of topics like *Earthing* shows how important it is for many to reconnect with nature. You can find out more about this on Earthing, where products are also presented that enable this connection in everyday life.
In summary, it can be said that both football and social issues play a major role in people's lives. The events at Poplar Stadium are just a small part of a vibrant, diverse mosaic that shapes our society.