GLEISDORF, Austria (March 10, 2026) (Interstat) — Liefering opened the 2. Liga season with a 1-0 road victory over Sturm Graz on Tuesday at Solarstadion der Stadt Gleisdorf.

The match’s lone goal came in the 37th minute from substitute Phillip Verhounig. Fellow substitutes Marc Striednig and Salko Hamzić were credited with the assist on the decisive play.

The result was an upset, as statistical models heavily favored the home side. The match was a physical affair, with six yellow cards issued, including one to Hamzić shortly after the goal.

With the win, Liefering begins its league campaign with a victory, while Sturm Graz starts with a defeat.