GROEDIG, Austria (Interstat) — Saint Polten secured a 2-1 road victory over Liefering in an Austrian 2. Liga match on Sunday, defying pregame projections.

The visitors struck twice in the first half at Greisbergers Betten-Arena. Dognimani Yacouba Silue opened the scoring in the 14th minute, and Din Barlov doubled the lead in the 38th. Liefering’s Karim Konaté pulled one back in the 75th minute, but the home side could not find an equalizer.

Liefering’s Sandro-Luca Molnar and Julian Halwachs received yellow cards in quick succession midway through the first half. The result improved Saint Polten’s league record, while Liefering fell to .500 in the competition.