3:1 against St. Pölten

Now the Rothosen are up against their local rivals

Ramon Tanque (center) scored twice in the 3:1 win against St. Pölten and was visibly delighted.(Bild: GEPA pictures)

Now the time has come! After a furious race to catch up in the spring, the Dornbirn team have now - at least in sporting terms - caught up with the non-relegation places with their 3:1 home win against St. Pölten. Coach Eric Orie and his team are now just two points behind their local rivals from Bregenz.

Yesterday's home game was not one for the faint-hearted - the Dornbirn team had to come back from a goal down. They conceded the 0:1 after a corner kick. St. Pölten's Riegler rose highest at the second post, giving FCD goalkeeper Jakob Odenahl no chance with his header. A setback that the Reds quickly put behind them and continued to attack their opponents with courage. Nevertheless, they went into the break with a narrow deficit.

But the Orie team soon made up for it. Somewhat fortunately - Anteo Fetahu's shot was deflected into his own goal by SKN defender Keiblinger. That loosened the knot. FCD striker Ramon headed in from Marte's cross to take the lead, and just two minutes later he finished off a strong solo run by Fetahu. Dornbirn won 3:1, the Birkenwiese rejoiced.

It's getting tight for Bregenz
SW Bregenz, under the leadership of co-coach Martin Schneider - coach Regi van Acker is on a long-booked vacation - were largely without a chance against third-placed Leoben. Although the team from the state capital could not be denied their commitment, that alone was not enough against Leoben. Sebastian Aigner was beaten twice in a duel with Leoben's Dieng in the first half and the game was decided at the break - 0:2 final score.

On Monday, Dornbirn will host Leoben, Bregenz will visit St. Pölten.