ASKO Kottmannsdorf vs SVG Bleiburg – Austrian Landesliga (May 30, 2026)

In a tightly contested Austrian Landesliga fixture on May 30, 2026, SVG Bleiburg secured a hard-fought 2-1 away victory over ASKO Kottmannsdorf. The match, played under the lights at Kottmannsdorf’s home ground, saw the visitors take control early before holding off a late home resurgence.

SVG Bleiburg opened the scoring in the 18th minute through a well-worked counter-attack. Midfielder Lukas Pichler found space on the right flank and delivered a low cross that striker Matej Kolar volleyed past the helpless home goalkeeper. Kottmannsdorf responded with increased pressure but lacked precision in the final third. Bleiburg doubled their lead just before halftime when a corner kick was headed in by defender David Zupan, giving the visitors a comfortable 2-0 advantage at the break.

The second half saw ASKO Kottmannsdorf push forward with more urgency. Their efforts paid off in the 67th minute when captain Thomas Rauscher converted a free kick from 25 yards, bending the ball over the wall and into the top corner. The goal energized the home side, and they pushed for an equalizer. However, Bleiburg’s defense held firm, with goalkeeper Hannes Stopfer making several crucial saves in the final 20 minutes. The match ended 2-1, giving SVG Bleiburg a valuable three points in the Landesliga standings.

Key Moments

• 18’ – Matej Kolar scores the opener for Bleiburg after a quick counter.
• 43’ – David Zupan heads in from a corner to make it 2-0.
• 67’ – Thomas Rauscher’s free kick pulls one back for Kottmannsdorf.
• 85’ – Hannes Stopfer denies a point‑blank header to preserve the lead.

Standout Players

Matej Kolar was a constant threat for Bleiburg, scoring one and causing problems with his movement. Goalkeeper Hannes Stopfer earned the man‑of‑the‑match award for his late heroics. For Kottmannsdorf, Thomas Rauscher showed leadership and quality in dead‑ball situations.

Season Impact

With this win, SVG Bleiburg moved into the top half of the Austrian Landesliga table, while ASKO Kottmannsdorf remained in the lower mid‑table, needing to improve their home form to avoid relegation fears. The result also stretched Bleiburg’s unbeaten run against Kottmannsdorf to four matches.