NEWS
Dominant: BW Linz extend lead at the top against FAC
After a virtually eventless first half, Linz sealed the game after the break. The gap to Vienna is now up to five points.
League leaders Blau-Weiß Linz claimed a 3-0 home victory over FAC in round 12 of the ADMIRAL 2. Liga, extending their lead at the top of the table.
The first half began with both teams feeling each other out. The hosts had slightly more of the play overall, but struggled to create any real danger.
Two quick goals pave the way for Linz
After the restart, the Blue-Whites found a way to breach the Viennese defense.
Following a corner, Maranda put his side ahead in the 52nd minute. Taking the ball first-time, he left Scharner with no chance.
Just three minutes later, Riegler added a second. Schneider attempted to clear, but the ball fell right at the feet of the Upper Austrian, who struck it first-time to make it 2-0.
After that, the Steel City side came closer to a third goal, though Frieser was denied by Scharner in the 79th minute.
Ruschke adds a third goal
Linz did better two minutes later. Grims spotted the better-positioned Ruschke and laid the ball off to the left. The 23-year-old was left unchallenged to finish and make it 3-0 (82').
After Vucic (89') and Weinhauer (90') missed late chances to add further goals, the match ended in a 3-0 victory for the hosts.
In the table, Linz now sit top, five points ahead of Vienna. FAC are currently 12th.
