2:1 against Altach

St. Pölten again champions and double winners

SKN St. Pölten have won the women's Bundesliga title for the ninth time in a row - and thus also the ninth double in a row. The Lower Austrians won the top match at Spielgemeinschaft Altach/Vorderland 2:1 (0:1) in the 17th round on Sunday and can no longer be displaced from the top spot with one matchday to go in the season. The Wolves are on 45 points, with Vienna and Altach/Vorderland eight points behind.

The game did not start as St. Pölten had hoped. The hosts took the lead in Röthis thanks to a beautiful free-kick by Sabrina Horvat from a good 20 meters (18th minute). The Vorarlberg side were the more aggressive team and gave the visitors little space. However, SKN coach Liese Brancao must have found the right words during the break, as the defending champions came out of the dressing room transformed. Mateja Zver turned the game around with two spectacular shots from the edge of the penalty area (47', 51').

St. Pölten, who would have won the title with just a draw, were not to be denied the victory. With another double to their name, Brancao's side can now be seen as a role model for the men of Sturm Graz, who will be looking to emulate the Lower Austrians in the evening. St. Pölten also remain undefeated at national level this season.