Austria Salzburg kick off new season with dream goal and away win in Wels

Austria Salzburg then managed the narrow lead with disciplined defending and relentless pressing in the zones dangerous for Wels. Hertha Wels tried to ramp up the pressure in the second half but managed only a few clear attempts on goal. The Salzburg defence withstood the onslaught and saw the advantage through to the final whistle.

Defence sees the lead through to the end

Throughout the match, it was above all the visitors' midfield that impressed with assured passing and a strong work rate out of possession. Christian Gebauer and Raphael Hofer repeatedly launched dangerous surges down the flanks and provided relief for their own half. Schaider's side also looked combative and alert in the duels.

Coach Christian Schaider, who has been in charge of the team for a considerable period and is regarded as a long-term coach, looked relieved after the final whistle. In his first words to the travelling supporters, he singled out the team's unity and their cleverness in converting the few clear chances. At the same time, he cautioned against overrating the opening win, noting that the season is still young.

Schaider praises, Wels rue missed opportunity

For FC Hertha Wels, the defeat represents a setback right at the start of the season. The side from Upper Austria had hoped for more in front of their own fans and only got to grips with the opposition's game in phases. In the coming weeks, the coaching staff and players will need to work on tightening up at the back and being more clinical in attack.

Looking ahead to the upcoming tasks, Austria Salzburg now travel to their next fixture full of confidence. The first home game of the new season is already on the schedule this weekend, where the team will look to build on the performance in Wels. Fans can look forward to a match in which the Salzburg side will continue to showcase their attacking style.

In the table of Austria's second division, Austria Salzburg currently sit in the upper third after the first matchday. Whether the team can stay there for the rest of the season remains to be seen over the coming weeks. What is clear is that the display in Wels has whetted the appetite for more – among players, officials and supporters alike.