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Madness: That’s how much the title would be worth for Sturm!

Mika Biereth could hardly believe his luck at the Hedl-Schnitzer.(Bild: Sepp Pail)

With the 1:0 against Rapid, Sturm took an important step in the title fight. On Sunday, Salzburg must do the same against Klagenfurt. One thing is already certain: the championship title would mean the biggest windfall in the club's history.

"We're going to be champions!" sang the fans, while the team and support staff jumped up and down in front of the Nordkurve in a frenzy of joy. The 1:0 win in the league match against Rapid was a Bayern-style victory. Many were reminded of the last championship season, when Sturm were also doomed to win against Wr. Neustadt in the penultimate round in 2011. Only a penalty goal by director Samir Muratovic after a shocking handball by Edin Salkic three minutes before the end brought the redeeming 2:1 victory.