Union Gurten 2–3 FC HOGO Hertha Wels
International Club Friendly | 4 July 2026, 22:30

FC HOGO Hertha Wels edged out a resilient Union Gurten side 3–2 in a lively pre-season friendly on Saturday night. The Austrian third‑tier outfit showed their sharpness in front of goal despite the match serving as preparation for the upcoming campaign.

Match Overview

The friendly, played at Gurten’s home ground, started at a high tempo. Union Gurten took an early lead through a well‑worked set‑piece, but Hertha Wels responded quickly with two goals inside ten minutes. The visitors’ pressing caused problems for the Gurten defence, and by the half‑hour mark they held a 2–1 advantage.

After the interval, Gurten pushed forward and equalised midway through the second half. However, Hertha Wels showed superior fitness and composure, scoring the decisive goal with 15 minutes remaining. The win continues a positive pre‑season record for the side from Wels.

Key Moments

• 8’ – Union Gurten open the scoring from a corner.
• 16’ – Hertha Wels equalise after a defensive lapse.
• 22’ – A swift counter‑attack gives Wels the lead.
• 62’ – Gurten level again with a low drive from the edge of the box.
• 75’ – Hertha Wels restore their advantage with a clinical finish.

Squad Rotation

Both coaches used the fixture to field multiple line-ups. Hertha Wels tested several attacking combinations, while Union Gurten gave minutes to younger players in the second half. The result offers encouragement for Wels ahead of a competitive league season, while Gurten will look to tighten defensively.

Final score: Union Gurten 2–3 FC HOGO Hertha Wels