LASK wins 2:0 at Austria Wien and defends league lead

Lineup and rotation at Austria

The Linz side looked composed and took their chances after the break with real efficiency. The sources offer little concrete detail on possession or the run of play, but what is clear is that LASK ultimately wrapped up a commanding away win and took the points back to the Danube.

For Austria Wien, the defeat is the first setback of the still-young season. After the opening match against GAK, the team is now waiting for their next points in order not to lose touch with the top of the table too early.

LASK flawless – six points from two games

With their second win in as many matches, LASK remain the only team with a perfect return in this Bundesliga round and head into the upcoming fixtures full of confidence.

Austria Wien captain Aleksandar Dragovic faces the task of lifting his side again after this first defeat and working through the mistakes from the Linz match. The Viennese side's defensive work is likely to be one of the central issues.

Players in focus

For LASK, Andres Andrade and Moses Usor stood out, being most frequently cited in the sources as the players involved in the decisive moments. Lukas Jungwirth also played his part in the Upper Austrians' performance.

The win in Vienna underlines LASK's ambitions this season. With six points from two matches, the team already leads the chasing pack by a point and sends a clear signal to the rest of the competition.

Outlook

For Austria Wien, after this home defeat only the next match matters. If the team is to stay in the title race, a response is urgently needed.