SANKT PÖLTEN, Austria (Interstat) – Marc Stendera’s first-half goal lifted Saint Polten to a 1-0 victory over Wels on Thursday in a 2. Liga match at NV Arena. Stendera, a midfielder, scored in the 38th minute off an assist from substitute Luca Tischler. Tischler received a yellow card in the 83rd minute. Saint Polten improved to 1-0 in league play and overall, while Wels fell to 0-1 in both categories. The game marked the start of the season for both clubs.