Young Violets Austria Wien 4–2 SV Ried B: Entertaining Friendly Showcases Austrian Youth Talent

On 24 July 2026, the Young Violets Austria Wien – the reserve/development side of FK Austria Wien – faced SV Ried B in an International Club Friendly. The Young Violets emerged 4–2 winners in a lively contest that featured plenty of attacking football and youthful exuberance.

Match Overview

The match, played at Austria Wien’s training complex, saw both sides fielding young prospects looking to impress. The Young Violets started brightly and were 2–0 up inside the first 25 minutes. SV Ried B fought back to level the scores before half-time, but the home side stepped up in the second period, scoring twice more to seal a deserved win.

Key Moments

• 18' – Young Violets strike first: A clever through ball split the Ried defence and the forward chipped the keeper.
• 24' – Second goal: A powerful shot from the edge of the box doubled the lead.
• 38' – Ried B pull one back: A counter-attack ended with a close-range finish.
• 43' – Ried B equalise: A well-worked set piece saw a header loop into the net.
• 60' – Third for Young Violets: A rebound after a saved shot was tapped in.
• 78' – Fourth goal: A breakaway goal put the game beyond Ried’s reach.

Player Watch

Several Young Violets players caught the eye, particularly the attacking midfielder who scored one and created another. For SV Ried B, the two goal scorers showed promise, and the team’s resilience to come from 2–0 down will encourage their coaches.

Friendly Importance

Such matches are invaluable for player development. The Young Violets’ ability to regain control after being pegged back was a positive sign, while SV Ried B will work on defensive organisation after conceding four.