KLAGENFURT, Austria (Interstat) — A late equalizer from substitute Denis Suka secured a 1-1 draw for Sturm Graz U18 against Klagenfurt U18 in Jugendliga U18 action Sunday at Stadio Fonte Dell’Ovo.

The match, the season opener for both Austrian academy sides, was a physical contest featuring seven yellow cards. Klagenfurt U18 held the lead until the 86th minute, when Suka, who had entered the match just seven minutes prior, found the net to salvage the road result.

The draw defied pregame projections that heavily favored Sturm Graz U18. Klagenfurt U18 remains winless early in the campaign, while Sturm Graz U18 holds an undefeated record.