Exciting derby: Gottsdorf and Waidhofen draw 1-1!

Exciting derby: Gottsdorf and Waidhofen draw 1-1!

An exciting draw thrilled football fans at the Gottsdorf sports field on Saturday, October 18, 2025. In the West regional league, SV Gottsdorf met the team from Waidhofen/Ybbs. The spectators experienced a thrilling game that ended with a fair 1:1. The game was characterized by intense duels and numerous chances on both sides. Right from the start, both teams showed that they were willing to leave the pitch as winners.

In the 32nd minute it was Florian Schleindlhuber who scored the opening goal for the guests from Waidhofen/Ybbs after a well-played attack. The Waidhofen team thus controlled what was happening and initially gave Gottsdorf little space. The visitors' defense was stable and left the home side's offensive forces desperate. But the hosts didn't give up. In the 57th minute, Fabian Stadler scored the much-celebrated equalizer, after which the game developed into an open exchange of blows.

Tension until the last minute

The final phase of the game once again brought a lot of excitement. In the 85th minute, Thomas Hörndler from Waidhofen/Ybbs had to leave the field with a yellow-red card. But things were to get even more turbulent. With the final whistle, Karim Sallam received a red card, which posed an additional challenge for the Waidhofen team. Despite all efforts, the score remained 1-1 and the two teams ultimately shared the points.

The two teams had already met in previous meetings. On June 1, 2025, Gottsdorf led 5-0 at home against Waidhofen/Ybbs in an exciting match—a completely different story that makes today's draw seem all the more exciting. Julian Pichler scored two goals, while Stefan Hörth also stood out and contributed significantly to the great victory with two goals. In this game the Gottsdorfers had complete control.

A look at the league

The next games will show how the division of points affects the table. Last season, Waidhofen/Ybbs repeatedly impressed with their strong defense, which they also proved in this game. The current performances of both teams are definitely worth a closer look. Those interested can find further information about the Regional League West and the upcoming match results at noen.at.

With the draw, the league remains exciting and both coaches can take positive aspects from this game despite the lack of three points. At the end of an emotionally charged game, the question remains: who will come out on top in the next round? The fans can definitely hope for exciting encounters.