Ländle tests

A lot has changed

Bregenz put in a strong performance in their first test against Vaduz.(Bild: Peter Weihs)

Refreshing first test for the Black & Whites at home against FC Vaduz. Renan now also permanent with the provincial capital, a loan player is still to come. Bundesliga side Altach were on the road at FC Luzern.

The Ländle professional clubs had a really summery atmosphere in their preparation matches yesterday. It was the first for SW Bregenz, with coach Regi van Acker and his "new" team hosting Swiss second division side Vaduz. Although the provincial capital ultimately lost 3:2 (2:2) against the strong Liechtenstein side, the squad, which was completely new with five exceptions, presented some very refreshing soccer - despite the sweltering heat at lunchtime. Mario Vucenovic scored for Bregenz in the first half, with Marcel Krnjic getting the second goal.

Sporting director Predrag Zivanovic - who is largely responsible for squad planning - was also pleased with the good first test. "It was hard work. But we've managed to bring in a lot of high-quality players. Many of them from Vorarlberg." Ex-Dornbirn players Lars Nussbaumer, Marcel Krnjic and Raul Marte, as well as ex-Altach player Johannes Tartarotti and ex-Austrian Jan Stefanon shone side by side in the second half. And at a very high tempo. Which was also loudly demanded by coach Van Acker from the touchline. The Belgian does not want to see his players on the ball for long periods of time, but he does want to see quick passes into the deep areas.

The Bregenz squad is almost complete. An agreement has already been reached with ex-Dornbirn player Renan, and a player on loan (also from the Ländle) could be the final addition in the next few days.

Altach in Switzerland
SCR Altach played their second preparation match on Saturday, at Swiss first division side Luzern. The Rheindörfler, who recently presented their next new signing in 18-year-old academy player Felix Oberwaditzer, were narrowly defeated 1:2 (0:1), with Lukas Fridrikas scoring the goal.