Hellas Kagran 3–2 SV Donau
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Date: 31 July 2026

In a lively pre‑season friendly played at the Sportplatz Kagran in Vienna, local side Hellas Kagran edged SV Donau 3–2 in a match that showcased attacking ambition and defensive frailties from both teams. With the new Austrian season just weeks away, both managers used the opportunity to give fringe players minutes and test tactical variations.

Open Start and Early Goals

Hellas Kagran took the lead in the 8th minute through a well‑worked move down the left flank. Winger Marco Stanic cut the ball back to midfielder Lukas Pinter, who side‑footed home from 12 yards. SV Donau responded swiftly, equalising in the 16th minute when striker Milan Savic pounced on a defensive miscommunication and slotted past the advancing goalkeeper.

The first half continued at a frantic pace. Hellas Kagran regained the lead in the 31st minute via a powerful header from centre‑back Felix Baumgartner following a corner. Donau again hit back before the break, this time through a thumping left‑footed drive from midfielder Thomas Kovac after a corner was only partially cleared. The score stood at 2‑2 at halftime.

Decisive Second‑Half Moment

The match’s only goal of the second half came in the 58th minute. Hellas forward David Wieser collected a ball on the edge of the box, turned his marker, and lashed a low shot into the bottom corner. Donau pushed for a third equaliser, but the Hellas defence, reorganised after the introduction of fresh legs, held firm. Goalkeeper Christoph Koller made two important saves in the final 10 minutes, the best being a reflex stop to deny Savic a second goal.

Tactical Observations

Neither side showed the defensive solidity expected ahead of competitive matches. Hellas Kagran played a high line that was repeatedly exposed by Donau’s quick forwards, while Donau’s midfield often left gaps that allowed Hellas to play through them centrally. The friendly nature of the fixture meant both coaches made liberal use of substitutions – a total of 10 changes were made across the 90 minutes.

Standout Performers

• David Wieser (Hellas Kagran): Scored the winning goal and was lively throughout, holding the ball up well and linking play.
• Milan Savic (SV Donau): A constant threat with his pace and finishing, he scored one and forced two other saves.
• Lukas Pinter (Hellas Kagran): Opened the scoring and dictated tempo in midfield with his passing range.

Pre‑Season Context

For Hellas Kagran, this result extends their unbeaten pre‑season run to three games, building confidence ahead of their regional league start. SV Donau, who compete in a higher division, will take positives from their attacking threat but will need to tighten up defensively to avoid leaking goals in the upcoming campaign.