Baumgartenberg secures the relegation in a dramatic relegation thriller!

Baumgartenberg secures the relegation in a dramatic relegation thriller!

Perg, Österreich - Union Baumgartenberg triumphed on Sunday evening in a nerve -wracking relegation game against the SPG Askö Perg/Union Windhaag. In a real crime thriller in Perg, the Baumgartenberger prevailed 4-2 in a penalty shootout and thus secured the relegation in the 1st grade northeast. This exciting event was followed live by 1,110 spectators, which were banned at the edge of the events until the last minute. The support of the fans was also tangible on Thursday at the first leg in the Baumgartenberg sports park, which ended with a 2-2.

a game full of excitement

From the beginning, both teams showed an offensive football approach, but the precision left a lot to be desired. In the first half, the Perg/Windhaag players had better chances, but had to go into the half -time break with a 0-0. After the change of sides, it was Matthias Schalhas who scored the first goal for Baumgartenberg in the 55th minute - a corner kick that further heated up the tension. Baumgartenberg pushed for the second goal, but could not take advantage of his chances. Shortly before the final whistle, Irman Duna for Perg/Windhaag scored the equalization and saved his team into the extension, where there were no more goals.

keep the pressure in penalty shooting

In the extension, it was shown that both teams were tired. The pressure increased when a player from Perg/Windhaag had to get off the square with a red card in the 108th minute. In the subsequent penalty shootout, Baumgartenberg's goalkeeper Stepan Prinz turned out to be hero of the evening: he parried a penalty, while another shooter from Perg/Windhaag scored over the goal. The decisive shot came from Michael Königshofer, who converted the final penalty to 4: 2 and thus secured the relegation for his team. Perg/Windhaag, on the other hand, will also have to play in the 2nd grade northeast next season.

regional relegation in view

But not only in Upper Austria relegation games show exciting twists. In the Allgäu, too, the last few weeks have been shaped by nerve-wracking ascent and descents. For example, SV Oberegg won in another relegation game after a gripping penalty shootout against SG Betzigau/Wildpoldsried after the first game ended. The number of spectators in these games proves the great interest: With up to 1,200 fans, the games are regularly visited, which shows how important local football is for the community.

The exciting time of the relegations not only brings disappointment, but also joy. While some teams can celebrate the promotion, others have to accept the challenge of the next year.

If you want to know what has happened on the sidelines of the relegation, you will find numerous reports on the pages of meindezirk.at or the latest sports news on n-tv.de and Allgaeuer-zeitung.de .