Mauthausen wins Derby - Bogdan with a bang to 3: 1!

Mauthausen wins Derby - Bogdan with a bang to 3: 1!

In the derby two-fighter between ASKÖ Mauthausen and ASKÖ Luftenberg, the home team clearly prevailed on May 30, 2025. With an impressive 3: 1 victory, the Mauthausner broadcast a strong sign of life in the 1st class northeast and instructed the Luftenberger, which are currently in fifth place in the league. The sports field in Mauthausen was well filled with around 300 fans and ensured an atmospheric atmosphere.

The game started dramatically: Thomas Strasser Luftenberg brought the lead in the 2nd minute with an early goal. However, this excitement did not last long. Mauthausen replied in the 17th minute through Pascal Haller, who after a nice pass from Marius Bogdan achieved the equalization. Just a minute later, the lucky streak stopped for the Mauthausner when Marius Bogdan took the lead for his team with a header after captain Sebastian Wöckinger skilfully hit the ball.

Bogdan, the Torgient

Marius Bogdan, who is still one of the decisive players in the team at the age of 42, showed again that he is difficult to stop even at an advanced age. With this goal he scored his ninth goal in the current season. In previous years, the experienced striker had an impressive record, with 40 goals in the 2021/22 season and 19 goals in the 2022/23 season. In his entire career, Bogdan was able to look back on almost 600 games without ever being punished with a red card. This not only makes him an important player for Askö Mauthausen, but also a model for younger players.

The derby victory was finally sealed by another sensational hit by Bogdan in the 70th minute when he scored the 3: 1 with a lifter from 20 meters. Despite the strong performance of the Mauthausner, there were possibilities on both sides in the second half, whereby Luftenberg met another setback when a free kick only clapped on the shelf before the half -time break.

amateur football in Austria in the upswing

Amateur football in Austria as a whole is currently gaining an upswing. According to Kicker there are an increasing number of players and players who take part in the championships. In the 2021/22 season there were around 200,000, which corresponds to an increase of 30,000 compared to the pre -season. However, volunteering is in the crisis at official level, and there is a noticeable decline in the number of volunteer officials.

Pandemic has left traces here. Many officials preferred to spend time with the family. In order to counteract this, the ÖFB plans to improve its offers and to meet the requirements for officials through simplifications. The successful return of spectators: However, the inside and the upswing in amateur football are a positive signal for the future of sport.

Overall, it should be noted that Mauthausen's victory against Luftenberg is an important step in the current season. With a solid team and a dangerous goal Marius Bogdan, there is every reason for confidence for the upcoming challenges.