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SKN's comeback! Lower Austria derby ends in a draw
Despite a 2-0 lead, Admira failed to secure a victory. In the end, St. Pölten were even closer to taking all three points.
No winner in the Lower Austria derby!
Admira failed to hang onto their lead in the IMMOunited Matchday 12 clash, ultimately drawing 2-2 against SKN St. Pölten.
The very first chance of the game led to a goal. Justin Forst dribbled past Borkovic on the right side with a nutmeg and cut the ball back into the box. Schmidt made a perfect run and smashed the ball unstoppably into the net (5').
Spectacular before the break
SKN had the opportunity to equalize in the 34th minute. Krasniqi beat his defender, but sent his effort from the edge of the box just wide. The Wolves enjoyed more possession throughout the first half, but were unable to convert it into clear-cut chances.
Just before the halftime whistle, Justin Forst delivered a prime candidate for Goal of the Round. Ajanovic headed the ball into the middle of the box, where Forst launched himself into the air and buried a powerful bicycle kick into the back of the net.
St. Pölten comeback
St. Pölten emerged from the break full of energy alongside substitute Hartwig, who immediately got his name on the scoresheet. He fired a rebound low into the bottom right corner from around 20 meters out to make the game exciting again (47').
Admira sat back further and further in the second half and were punished for it. A high cross from Gabbichler found Messerer, who brought it to 2-2 with a well-placed header (72').
In the 78th minute, Hartwig narrowly missed giving SKN the lead from close range following a corner. Five minutes later, the Wolves squandered a huge double chance through Krasniqi and Hartwig again to take the lead.
The visiting side dominated the closing minutes. The final chance of the match fell to St. Pölten's Amoah, but his effort went just wide (90'+2).
