SC Bad Hofgastein triumphs against Bruck in a dramatic final phase!
Bad Hofgastein defeated SK Bruck 2-1 and remained unbeaten in the 2nd Regional League South - exciting game on August 25, 2025.

SC Bad Hofgastein triumphs against Bruck in a dramatic final phase!
A thrilling duel took place today in the 2nd Regional League South when SC Bad Hofgastein beat SK Bruck with a narrow 2-1. In an area of tension full of opportunities and twists and turns, Bad Hofgastein, which remains undefeated, retained the upper hand and leads the table with 12 points after four match days. Bruck, on the other hand, remains without a win and is still trapped in the bottom of the table, which increases the pressure on the team.
Bad Hofgastein was already efficient in the 4th minute when Niklas Hirczy made it 1-0. This early goal put a sparkling accent on the game right from the start. Bruck had his first dangerous chance to score in the 35th minute with a long ball, but the goal failed to materialize for the time being. In stoppage time in the first half, however, the time had come: Lukas Mitterwurzer successfully headed a corner into the net and equalized to 1-1.
Intense second half
The second half promised similar thrills. Both teams fought for the points, with Bad Hofgastein missing a free kick chance in the 50th minute and the ball sailed over the goal. The decisive turning point, however, only came in the 82nd minute: Johann Rudigier made the fans sit up and listen in euphoria when he gave Bad Hofgastein the lead again with a precise shot into the top corner.
The final minutes of the game were characterized by intense defense. Bad Hofgastein stood resolutely against the Brucker attacks, who did everything they could to equalize. Ultimately, the defense held firm until the final whistle in the 96th minute and the players happily celebrated their deserved victory.
A look at the 2nd Regional League South
The 2nd Regional League South represents the fourth highest level in Salzburg championship football and is the sixth highest league in Austrian football. This competition was held for the first time in the 1983/84 season. Interestingly, SK Bruck was the first champion of the then divided 2nd national league. This season, 14 teams are taking part, each meeting twice within a year. The champion has the right to be promoted to the 1st national league, while usually only the bottom team is relegated. New to the league include SC Mittersill, which was promoted as champion of the 1st Class South, as well as several relegated teams from the 1st regional league due to reforms, such as USK St. Michael and UFC Maria Alm.
In conclusion, it remains to be said that SC Bad Hofgastein is currently very popular with its will to win and undefeated record, while it is time for SK Bruck to flip the switch in order to be able to free themselves from the lower table region. There are more exciting games ahead and it remains to be seen how the table will develop over the course of the season.
You can find out more about the details of the game here read up. For a detailed analysis of the game situation, take a look at the post by OEFB. There is also comprehensive information about the league SN.at.