Victory for Kuchl

No sign of fatigue for Bischofshofen

Cheering into the weekend: Kuchl's Kaindl, Nestaval and Hödl (from left).(Bild: Andreas Tröster)

Kuchl and Bischofshofen both won the Regionalliga West with ease. The team from Tennengau defeated Schwaz 3:0, while the Schnöll team returned home from Altach with a 4:0 win. A former professional has his sights set high with Austria Salzburg.

It was only on Wednesday that Bischofshofen played the Westliga supplement against Hohenems (6:2). Exactly 49 hours later, the next league game started in Altach. But there was no sign of fatigue for the Pongau side, who picked up their fourth win en suite in the Ländle, winning 4:0. "We're in top physical condition, otherwise you can't play opponents like that," said coach Thomas Schnöll with relief. Kuchl also recorded an unchallenged victory, seeing off the Ruperti weekend with a commanding 3-0 win over Schwaz.

Leaders Austria Salzburg face a must-win in Lauterach today. The Violets' most prominent new summer signing has also joined the squad. Fabian Windhager made his league debut for the Maxglaner last week. "It was a great feeling. I can finally play soccer again without pain," said the 23-year-old, who had recently been forced to sit out due to a torn tendon in his thigh. Last season, the defender was still playing in the Bundesliga - but only made four appearances for Blau-Weiß Linz. That's why he wanted to make a fresh start in the summer. "I had a difficult year, but the ambitions here are big. I want to make it back to professional soccer via Austria."