SC Imst 4–1 Lustenau
Austrian 3. Liga | 16 May 2026

SC Imst delivered a dominant performance at the Velly Arena on Saturday evening, dismantling Lustenau with a comprehensive 4–1 victory in the Austrian 3. Liga. The home side controlled proceedings from start to finish, punishing a ragged Lustenau defense that had no answer to Imst’s relentless attacking rhythm.

Match Overview

Playing under the floodlights on a warm late‑spring night, Imst wasted no time imposing their will. The home team’s pressing game forced early errors from Lustenau, and it took just 12 minutes for the deadlock to be broken. Midfielder Lukas Hörtnagl latched onto a loose ball on the edge of the box and fired a low drive into the bottom corner.

Imst doubled the lead midway through the first half when striker Julian Prantl rose highest to meet a corner, powering a header past the helpless Lustenau goalkeeper. The visitors pulled one back against the run of play just before the interval, a rare counterattack finished calmly by winger Florian Maier, but any hopes of a comeback were quickly extinguished.

Second‑Half Masterclass

Imst came out for the second period with renewed intensity. Within five minutes of the restart, they restored their two‑goal cushion. A sweeping team move ended with right‑back Simon Gstrein driving a half‑volley into the roof of the net. The final blow came from substitute Marcel Kuen, who added a fourth deep into stoppage time with a composed finish after a defensive mix‑up.

Key Performers

• Julian Prantl – Aerially dominant and dangerous throughout, his goal and assist set the tone.
• Simon Gstrein – A constant threat overlapping down the right, capped his display with a stunning goal.
• Lukas Hörtnagl – Controlled the midfield engine room and opened the scoring with a clinical strike.

Table Impact

The victory strengthens SC Imst’s push for a top‑half finish in the 3. Liga standings, lifting them to eighth place. Lustenau, meanwhile, remain mired in the relegation zone, now five points adrift of safety with only a handful of games remaining. The result underlines the gap in form between the two sides at this crucial stage of the season.