SC Gleisdorf and Deutschlandsberger SC produced one of the most entertaining scorelines of the Austrian 3. Liga weekend as the hosts claimed a 5-3 victory in an eight-goal thriller on October 24, 2026. The result gave Gleisdorf a valuable three points and underlined their attacking potential in a match that swung repeatedly between control and chaos.

Match overview

Gleisdorf started with real intent and were rewarded for their early pressure when Lukas Pfleger opened the scoring inside the first ten minutes. Deutschlandsberger SC responded well, equalising through Tobias Rauter, but the hosts restored their advantage before half-time when Marco Hiden finished a well-worked move from the edge of the box.

The second half was even more open. Pfleger added his second of the night, and when Stefan Gollner made it 4-1 just after the hour mark, the home side appeared to be cruising. Deutschlandsberger SC, however, refused to fold. Niko Puntigam and Florian Krenn pulled goals back to set up a tense finale before Janik Prattes sealed the win for Gleisdorf in the closing stages.

Key moments

• 9' — Lukas Pfleger gives Gleisdorf an early lead after a quick pressing sequence.
• 18' — Tobias Rauter equalises for Deutschlandsberger SC with a composed finish.
• 31' — Marco Hiden restores the home side's advantage with a low drive.
• 54' — Pfleger scores his second to make it 3-1.
• 62' — Stefan Gollner appears to put the result beyond doubt at 4-1.
• 67' — Niko Puntigam pulls one back for the visitors.
• 74' — Florian Krenn makes it 4-3 and sparks a nervous finish.
• 88' — Janik Prattes clinches the 5-3 win for Gleisdorf.

Tactical story

Gleisdorf’s 4-2-3-1 shape caused problems throughout, especially when their wide players drifted inside to combine with Pfleger. The hosts pressed high, forced turnovers in midfield and looked dangerous from second balls around the penalty area. Deutschlandsberger SC used a more direct 4-4-2 approach and enjoyed spells of success when they played early passes into the channels, but their back line struggled to contain Gleisdorf’s movement between the lines.

Standout players

Pfleger was the obvious attacking hero with two goals and constant movement, while Hiden controlled the tempo in midfield and contributed the crucial second goal. For Deutschlandsberger SC, Rauter was their most persistent threat and Puntigam’s goal gave them brief hope of an unlikely comeback.

Table and season impact

The three points strengthen Gleisdorf’s position in the Austrian 3. Liga and give them momentum in the race for a strong finish. For Deutschlandsberger SC, the defeat is a frustrating one after scoring three times away from home, but the attacking display offers encouragement even as defensive concerns remain.