FC Wacker Innsbruck Holds Off SC Imst in Tense 2-1 Victory

A spirited second-half fightback saw FC Wacker Innsbruck overcome SC Imst 2-1 in an Austrian 3.Liga fixture on May 9, 2026. The win at the Tivoli Stadion Tirol kept Innsbruck in the promotion hunt, while Imst suffered a setback in their push for a top-half finish.

Slow Start, Imst Draw First Blood

The first half was a cagey affair, with both sides cautious. Imst took the lead against the run of play in the 34th minute when a deflected shot from Johannes Stickler wrong-footed the Innsbruck goalkeeper. The home side pressed for an equalizer before the break but were denied by Imst's disciplined defending.

Second-Half Revival

Innsbruck emerged with renewed intensity after the interval. Head coach Michael Streiter made a tactical switch, pushing an extra man into midfield, which paid dividends. The equalizer came in the 58th minute: a low cross from the left was turned in by veteran striker Alexander Fröschl. The Tivoli crowd roared its approval, and Innsbruck kept pressing.

Decisive Goal and Nervy Finish

The winning goal arrived in the 73rd minute. A corner was only partially cleared, and midfielder Philipp Riegler pounced on the loose ball, firing a sharp shot into the bottom corner. Imst pushed for an equalizer in the final 15 minutes, hitting the crossbar once, but Innsbruck held on for a vital three points.

Standout Players

• Alexander Fröschl (Innsbruck): His experience and movement unsettled the Imst defense; scored the crucial equalizer.
• Philipp Riegler (Innsbruck): The game-winner, also provided energy in midfield.
• SC Imst's defense: Solid for 55 minutes but faltered under sustained pressure.

Table Implications

The victory moved FC Wacker Innsbruck to 5th place, just three points behind the promotion playoff spot. SC Imst remained in 8th, now six points adrift of the top five. With five games left, Innsbruck's momentum could be decisive in the Race for the Regionalliga Tirol title.