Substitutes Lead Young Violets to Road Upset Over Salzburg

WALS-SIEZENHEIM, Austria (Interstat) — Young Violets Austria Wien delivered a stunning 2-0 away victory over Salzburg in Bundesliga play Friday at Red Bull Arena, defying heavy odds.

Second-half substitutes sparked the win. Abubakr Barry opened the scoring in the 71st minute. Johannes Eggestein doubled the lead just three minutes later, with Johannes Handl providing an assist before receiving a yellow card in the 90th.

The result reversed a 3-0 loss to Salzburg from October. Statistical models had heavily favored the hosts.