Salzburg League

Last-minute goal secures home win for Thalgau

Mrkonjic (center) secured the home win against Golling.(Bild: Andreas Tröster)

After two defeats to start the season, Thalgau are getting back on track in the Salzburg League. With a 2:1 home win in round five against stragglers Golling, the Jonjic crew gained some breathing space in the basement and settled in mid-table.

In oppressive conditions, the Tennengau side got into the game better and Poindl (8') gave them an early lead. "We were again well prepared and set up, we knew everything our opponents were going to do," said Golling coach Sanel Moric afterwards. However, the home side, led by the ever-present veteran Löw, equalized through Sedlinger (11'). However, the visitors then missed a number of good chances. The ball went past the orphaned goal after a goal from the penalty spot and the "lucky punch" in the finish was missed miserably.

"A draw would have been deserved"
And so it came as it had to: Löw dribbled free in stoppage time, fed director Mrkonjic in the penalty area and he finished inimitably into the far corner. "An outstanding goal. Others close their eyes and hit it. Franz just shoots straight into the far corner," said a jubilant coach Tomislav Jonjic. He himself admitted: "A draw would have been deserved."

Moric grumbled at the visitors: "You have to defend the youngsters, but we can't replace the quality they lack." Recently, captain Dygruber's time of suffering was also prolonged, as he had to go under the knife three times after a routine operation. Golling are now bottom of the table and are still waiting for their first win.