FC Lauterach 1-3 SC Imst
Austrian 3.Liga | 23 May 2026, 01:00

Match Summary

SC Imst continued their impressive form with a 3-1 away victory over FC Lauterach in the Austrian 3.Liga. Imst dominated the first half and took a two-goal lead into the break. Lauterach pulled one back after the restart, but Imst responded almost immediately to restore their advantage. The win keeps Imst firmly in the hunt for promotion.

Key Moments

• 9' – Imst took an early lead when Patrick Mair curled a free-kick over the wall and into the top corner.
• 31' – A quick counter-attack saw Simon Gassner double the lead, finishing low after a pass from Luca Kröll.
• 52' – Lauterach gave themselves hope: Elias Hartmann diverted a cross into the net from close range.
• 55' – Moments later, Imst restored the two-goal cushion. Manuel Sturm headed in from a corner, making it 3-1.
• 68' – Lauterach hit the post through a long-range effort, but Imst held firm for the remaining 20 minutes.

Game Analysis

Imst's fast start caught Lauterach off guard. The visitors pressed high and forced errors in the home defence. After conceding early in the second half, Imst showed great composure to immediately score again, killing any momentum Lauterach had built. In the latter stages, Imst dropped deeper and managed the game expertly.

Standout Performers

Patrick Mair was outstanding for Imst, scoring a brilliant free-kick and pulling the strings in midfield. Striker Simon Gassner was a constant menace, while defender Manuel Sturm scored and marshalled the back line. For Lauterach, Elias Hartmann was the bright spot with his goal and tireless running.

Table Impact

SC Imst move to 51 points, solidifying their place in 3rd position in the Austrian 3.Liga, now just three points behind the league leaders with four games to play. FC Lauterach slip to 13th with 30 points, still five points clear of the relegation places but in need of a turnaround.