CL: Sturm Graz - Videoton FC 2-0 (0-0)

It's only half time as Vidi are still in it with everything to play for

Champions League Q2, first leg                            
STURM GRAZ - VIDEOTON 2-0 (0-0)
Szabics (68), Kienast (92)
Klagenfurt, Att: 11,500

Sturm: Gratzei, Standfest, Feldhofer, Burgstaller, Pürcher, Koch, Weber, Bukva, (Wolf, 36.), Hölzl, Muratović, (Kienast, 62.), Szabic

Videoton: Tujvel, Brachi, Lipták, Horváth, Héctor Sánchez, Gosztonyi, Mitrovic, Elek, Vasiljevic, (Sándor Gy., 62.), Polonkai, Alves

Videoton may have suffered a cruel and undeserved injury time goal, but they are still in the Champions league, with everyting to play for in the second leg on Wednesday 20th July. An even first half saw both sides try to gain the upperhand inside the Klagenfurt arena. Vidi were supported by a noisy 1000 supporters, who backed their side to the final whistle. There was plenty of good passing from Paulo Sousa's side as they looked to attack the home side, with Andre Alves causing problems for the Austrian defence. Akos Elek was running the midfield and his energetic display will have pleased the portuguese manager. Videoton did not come here to defend and they did well in the opening 45 minutes. English referee Stuart Attwell, booked both Liptak and Horvath, which meant that both central defenders had to watch their step for the rest of the match. 

However, Paulo Sousa will rally his troops and tell them that they are still very much in the tie. It is all to play for on Wednesday 13th July at the Sostoi stadium. A good crowd is expected and the home backing will be crucial, if Vidi are to have any chance of going through to the next round. In the end Vidi gave a good performance, impressing many with the football they played. Next week they will throw everything into it in the hope of progressing.

Author: David Rechnitzer

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