The hoped -for dream start in the new season failed to materialize for the Graz99ers: Before 2,707 fans in the bunker, it set a 3: 4 after extra time against Laibach.
Haudum, Kainz and Currie met for the home side, Currie even with a solo run to 3: 2. But defensive the Styrians made too many dropouts – the guests equalized three times, in which overtime scored the decisive goal. Coach Harry Lange criticized the “Kronen Zeitung”: “Very annoying. We are not allowed to do these goals.”
Despite the defeat, the fans in the bunker created a great atmosphere. Defense attorney Paul Stapelfeldt was astonished to the “Kronen Zeitung”: “You push us incredibly, we have to use this energy better.” But they may exaggerate it a little when they meanwhile “We are becoming master!” chant. This dream comes a little too early on the second weekend in the game …
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