In 2005, Red Bull Austria swallowed Salzburg and extinguished the old tradition. Fans founded the club again. Now the “old” Austria is back in professional football.
Light blue, lifeless apartment blocks behind the floodlight masts of the small Max-Aicher stadium formed the backdrop for a small football miracle.
A somewhat shaky camera caught the historic moment: Marinko Sorda converted a free kick to Austria Salzburg shortly before the end. What this goal means gives the hasty camera swivel guessed over to the fan curve.
“The Austria will survive all of you!” Standed in white letters on a purple background on the grandstand roof, which was more and more wrapped in the pyrone lever. Sorda’s free kick goal against SC Schwaz sealed the promotion of Austria to the 2nd league on Saturday.
20 years after the “enemy takeover” by Red Bull, the “old” Austria, a sporty institution in Austria, is back in professional football.
“Despite all the resistance, the football fairy never ends”
After the final whistle, a huge banner was unrolled by the grandstand roof like a curtain. “Despite all the resistance, the football fairy tale never ends,” was read.
In 2005, Red Bull took over the struck traditional club, which in 1994 came to the final of the UEFA Cup. The traditional violet was eliminated as a club color as well as the Klubblogo.
The three championship titles from the 1990s also claimed RB for themselves. Even the founding year 1933 was taken over by the “license donor” Austria.
Fans founded the Austria new
So die -hard Austrians were shook. But the violets survived. Fans founded the club as SV Austria Salzburg and started at the very bottom – in League 7.
As early as 2015, Austria returned to the 2nd league for a short time, because of financial problems it remained an intermezzo in professional football. A crash followed to the fourth league.
But Austria also recovered from this setback. Two years ago, the “Group from Fuschl” came back in the trophy, as the purple commented on the explosive lot. The game was quite clear with 4: 0 to RB.
In her league, the “old” Austria dominated the sporting events last: 23 wins, only four defeats and a total of 71 goals in 30 games were booked at the end of this season.
This time the association gives the green light
The club clearly took the top and secured the championship in front of the SC Imst. A few weeks ago, the association had given the license for the license in the event of an ascent. In the previous year, Austria was still denied the climb despite the championship title.
Now the longed -for comeback is perfect. And the around 2000 fans celebrated the climb on Saturday with a place storm.
“Nobody trusted us that we reduce the debts, develop in terms of sport and spend the financial means for professional football,” said President Claus Salzmann to the Salzburg24 online portal.
President leaves the club despite the rise
At the same time, Salzmann confirmed his immediate resignation in the middle of the master celebration. After eight years he will resign with immediate effect.
Salzmann had announced the step for a long time. Attempts to change his mind were ultimately unsuccessful. And so the club faces a big challenge with a view to the new season.
The new man must “have relationships with the economy and try to find as many supporters and patrons as possible for the association,” Salzmann described the profile for his successor in the Kronen-Zeitung .
“Austria has often proven that the impossible is possible”
And not only the presidency is vacant. A new sports director is also needed. Success coach Christian Schaider had taken on this task in the regional league in a double function.
But that should be over. “In the 2nd league, as a trainer, I have to concentrate fully on the team,” said Schaider.
Even after the ascent, Austria wants to continue to do without professional players. This does not really make it easier to do the task of surviving in the higher league.
“But,” commented the Salzburger Nachrichten , “Austria has often proven that the impossible is possible.”
In 2005, Red Bull Swallowed Austria Salzburg and Extinguished the Old Tradition. Fans Re-Established the Club. Now the “Old” Austria is back in professional football.
Light Blue, Lifeless Housing Blocks Behind the Floodlight Masts of the Small Max-Aicher Stadium Formed the Backrop for a Small Football Miracle.
A somewhat shaky camera captured the historic moment: Marinko Sorda converted a free kick shortly before the end to the 1-0 final score for Austria Salzburg. The Hasty Camera Pan over to the fan curve Suggests What This Goal Means.
“Austria wants Survive you all!” What written in white letters on a violet background on the Grandstand Roof, which what increatreasingly enveloped in pyro smoke. Sorda’s Free Kick Goal Against SC Schwaz Sealed Austria’s promotion to the 2nd division on Saturday.
20 Years After the “Hostile Takeover” by Red Bull, The “Old” Austria, A Sporting Institution in Austria, is back in professional football.
“Despite All the Resistance, The Football Fairy Tale Never Ends”
After the final whistle, a Huge Banner was unolled like a curtain from the Grandstand Roof. “Despite All the Resistance, The Football Fairy Tale Never Ends,” It Read.
In 2005, Red Bull Took Over the Ailing Traditional Club, which Had at Leased Reached the Final of the Uefa Cup in 1994. The traditional violet was eliminated as the club color as well as the club logo.
RB so Claimed the Three Championship Titles From the 90s for Itself. Even the founding years of 1933 what Taken Over from the “License Donor” Austria.
Fans Re-Established Austria
This alienated Die-Hhard Austria’s Even more. But the Violets Survived. Fans Re -Established the Club as SV Austria Salzburg and Started at the very Bottom – in League 7.
Austria letter ly returned to the 2nd division as early as 2015, but due to financial problem it remained an interlude in professional football. This was what followed by a crash down to the forth division.
But Austria So Recovered from this Setback. Two Years Ago, there was a reunion with the “Corporation from Fuschl” in the Cup, as the Violets Commented on the Explosive Draw. The Game Went Quite Clearly to RB with 4: 0.
In Their League, the “Old” Austria Recently Dominated the Sporting Scene As They Pleased: 23 Wins, Only Four Defeats and a Total of 71 Goals in 30 Games Were Recorded At The End of This Season.
Association Gives the Green Light This Time
This Clearly Put the Club at the Top and Secured the Championship Ahead of SC Imst. The Association had already given the Green Light for the License A FEW Weeks AGO in the event of promotion. Last Year, Austria Was Denied Promotion Despite Winning the Championship Title.
Now the Longed-For comeback is Perfect. And the Approximately 2000 fans Celebrated the Promotion Exuberantly with a pitch invasion on Saturday.
“Nobody Believed that we would reduce the Debet, Develop So Well in Sporting Terms and Raise The Financial Resources for Professional Football,” Said President Claus Salzmann to the Online Portal Salzburg24 .
President Leaves the Club Despite Promotion
At the same time, Salzmann Confirmed his immediate resignation in the midst of the championship celebration. After eight years, he will resign from his post with with immediate effect.
Salzmann Had Announced the Move A Long Time Ago. Attempts to Change his mind were ultimately unsuccessful. So and so, The Club Faces a Major Challenge with a view to the new season.
The new man must “have relationships with the business community and try to find as many supporters and patrons as possible for the club,” Salzmann Descredbed in the Kronen-Zeitung the profile for his successor.
“Austria Has Often Proven That The Impossible is possible”
And not only the presidential office is vacant. A New Sporting Director is so needed. Successful coach Christian Schaider Had Taken Over This Task in A Dual Function in the Regional League.
But that should now be over. “In the 2nd division, I have to concentrate fully on the team as a coach,” Schaider Made Clear.
Austria So Wants to Continue to Completeely Dispensee with Professional Players After Promotion. This does not real make it Easier to Survive in the Higher League in Sporting Terms.
“But,” Commented the Salzburger Nachrichten , “Austria has obtria proven that the impossible is possible after all.”