45
21:18
Both teams go into the break on time. Sturm led 1-0 against Dinamo Kiev after 45 minutes and was able to equalize the first-leg result. The Grazers showed a very courageous first half, attacked again and again and played courageously in front. The technically strong Ukrainians still had more of the game, but without being able to capitalize on it. That was achieved by Sturm through Højlund, who took the lead in irresistible form after assisting Prass.
44
21:14
Another long-range shot, this time by Prass, who just barely missed the net. Storm is in full swing towards the end of the first half.
40
21:11
Bushchan scrapes a well-placed shot from Hierländer out of the corner from a central position. The storm captain plays an exceptionally good first half.
35
21:06
Next finish in the penalty area for Dinamo and Sturm now have to be careful not to get overconfident in all their euphoria. In some actions, defensive concentration was recently lacking.
33
21:04
Big chance to equalize! After a cross pass in the penalty area, Buyalskiy appears free in front of Siebenhandl, but misses the ball by millimeters.
31
21:01
Nevertheless, Sturm now has the upper hand and, with the fans behind him, continues to push forward!
30
21:01
Affengruber gets Dubinchak off his feet on the sidelines and is lucky not to see a card from the referee.
27
20:57
Tooor for Sturm Graz, 1-0 through Rasmus Højlund
There’s the lead for Storm! Prass skilfully puts through to Højlund, the Dane is a force in the penalty area and sinks coldly into the far post.
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20:51
On the other hand, Bushchan turns a Hierländer attempt from 25 meters over the crossbar.
19
20:50
A long-range shot by Tsygankov from the center does not pose a challenge for Siebenhandl.
18
20:49
After winning the ball high, Hierländer puts Sarkaria in the limelight with a through ball, whose cross Bushchan clears in dire need.
16
20:47
A quarter of an hour has been played and the game is completely open. Dinamo Kiev combine well and always get into the opposing half. But Sturm doesn’t hide either and positions itself high on the field at times.
11.
20:41
Yellow card for Jon Stanković (Sturm Graz)
Stankovic comes too late against Tsygankov and sees the first yellow card.
10
20:40
The first standard situation of the game does not bring anything.
9.
20:40
Affengruber stops with a strong tackle Shepelyev and immediately starts the counterattack. Horvat gets stuck at first, but can at least get a corner kick out of it.
7.
20:37
Sturm is fully opposed and delivers bravely and high.
5.
20:36
First great chance for Dinamo! The Ukrainians break through in the back of Dante, Shaparenko finishes in the backcourt and puts the ball just over the crossbar.
1.
20:32
Dante with a first shot from the back, but the ball goes well over the goal.
1.
20:31
The ball is rolling in Graz-Liebenau. Sturm plays in black and white, Dinamo Kiev in dark blue.
20:27
Both teams enter the lawn, it will start shortly!
20:23
Christian Ilzer: “We can get promoted to the Champions League playoff here today, then the anthem would be played in the stadium next week. But I’m not changing anything in the preparations like in any other game in the Bundesliga. We have to be very aggressive together against the Having the ball and having solutions with the ball at the same time.”
20:19
If Sturm were eliminated today, he would remain in the Europa League group stage. So the international autumn is already secured.
19:45
At Dinamo Kiev, Tsygankov, a prominent Ukrainian national player, is a new addition to the starting lineup. The offensive star will have to keep a close eye on the storm defense.
19:43
The lineups are here! Sturm starts the showdown without any big surprises. Højlund and Sarkaria form the attacking duo, with new signing Horvat looking to provide creative action.
19:42
By the way, one thing is already clear before the game starts: The match is sold out!
After the 1:0 defeat everything is still open for Graz. A courageous performance in front of their own fans would not only have made the playoffs, but also filled the club’s coffers with five million euros in UEFA bonuses.
However, the way there is challenging, Dinamo Kiev is the absolute favorite due to the individual quality and international experience. Sturm also had to settle for a draw in Ried at the weekend. A result that clearly frustrated Christian Ilzer’s team. The Styrians have to shed their anger and show a performance similar to that of the 2-1 home win against Red Bull Salzburg.
An exciting encounter with an electrifying atmosphere is guaranteed, kick-off in Graz-Liebenau is at 8.30 p.m.!