Salzburg lower house

Slowed down top club even postponed anniversary

The HSV Wals players celebrated a 7:2 win in Köstendorf(Bild: Fußball-Impressionen vom Salzburger Unterhaus)

After a dream start, HSV Wals suffered a collapse following a scandal. A vote of confidence brought the turning point. Two players are on their farewell tour.

The Heeres kickers made an impressive start to the 2nd Landesliga Nord season: Salzburgligigist Golling was eliminated in the cup and the title candidates Plainfeld and Elixhausen were "shaved". Then came the inglorious Grödig game with riots and an eight-game ban for one player. "That was the break. We were portrayed as a Grattler club and a bunch of thugs," complained sporting director Thomas Pichler. The run of success ended with a win against Strobl. It remained the last three-pointer until the second leg twelve games later!

Anniversary celebration postponed
The curious thing: "We wanted to play at the top, but suddenly found ourselves in a relegation battle. That's why we postponed our 60th anniversary, we have other things to worry about," says Pichler.

Now coach Josef Schleindl's crew are showing their potential again - four wins in five games. Most recently, the Walsers dispatched Köstendorf 7:2! "In training, I never had the impression that we belonged at the back. The sporting management recently questioned themselves, but the team expressed their confidence in us," reveals Pichler. The relegation worries are diminishing and could perhaps be put to bed in Friday's derby against Grünau 1b.

The final games will be a farewell tour for Steven Seitlinger and Christoph Krainer, who will end their careers after the season.