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Salzburg wins West Derby! Gebauer provides the decider
The former Germany-based player scores the decisive header in front of a sold-out crowd.
Christian Gebauer becomes the match-winner!
The Austria Salzburg attacking player scores the winning goal in the IMMOunited Match of the Round. After 90 minutes, Austria Salzburg narrowly secures a 1-0 victory against Wacker Innsbruck in front of an incredible atmosphere at a sold-out Tivoli.
Chances on both sides
In the opening phase, both teams needed some time to get up to full speed. However, as the first half progressed, both teams became much more concrete in their attacking play.
Gebauer had the best chance to take the lead shortly before the break. The Salzburg attacking player broke through in the box and curled the ball just past the far post (39').
But Wacker also made their presence felt again. Sy set up Kopp well, but the latter's header was saved by the excellent Nesler-Täubl (44').
Gebauer puts Salzburg in front
Shortly after the restart, the visitors took the lead. Following a sharp free-kick from Rieder to the near post, Gebauer headed the ball into the net on the jump (52').
A few minutes later, Gstrein had the equalizer at his feet, but the attacking player missed the goal from just a few meters out (55').
Even after that, Wacker tried to equalize at 1-1. However, the Schaider XI held on to their narrow lead and thus moved past their rivals from Innsbruck in the table.
