Blau Weiss Linz and Crvena Zvezda Share Spoils in Six-Goal Thriller

FC Blau Weiss Linz of Austria and Serbian giants Crvena Zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) played out a dramatic 2–2 draw in an International Club Friendly on 3 July 2026. The match, held at a neutral training camp, featured end-to-end action and plenty of goals, keeping both coaching staff satisfied with the intensity of the workout.

Red Star took the lead early in the first half through a well-placed header from a corner. Blau Weiss Linz responded quickly, leveling the score with a clinical finish from inside the box. The second half saw the Austrian side take the lead for the first time, only for Red Star to equalize late on, ensuring the spoils were shared.

Goal Summary

• 1-0: Crvena Zvezda - Powerful header from a corner kick (12').
• 1-1: Blau Weiss Linz - Low drive from the edge of the box (28').
• 2-1: Blau Weiss Linz - Tap-in after a goalmouth scramble (58').
• 2-2: Crvena Zvezda - Solo run and finish from the winger (82').

Friendly Preparations

Both teams are in the middle of their pre-season schedules. For Blau Weiss Linz, this match provided a stern test against a European heavyweight. Crvena Zvezda, preparing for their domestic league and European qualifiers, will take encouragement from their resilience in coming from behind. The draw was a fair reflection of a competitive encounter.