Amady Camara, an 18-year-old footballer, scored a goal in the injury time of the first leg of the match, bringing a sense of calm to Storm Graz. This cushioned their lead with a 4:1 score, making it a bit easier for the Graz team to face Slavic Bratislava on Thursday (9 p.m., Servus TV, Sky) in their quest to advance to the Round of 16 of the Conference League.
However, Stower coach Christian Ilzer is not one to celebrate prematurely. He has expressed his ongoing respect for the competition, stating, “We still have great respect.” Slovan-Coach Vladimir Weiss echoes this sentiment, declaring, “We can’t hope for a miracle.” Weiss will be able to count on Kevin Wimmer once again in the central defense position, as the former Rapidler was suspended in the first leg. However, his son, Vladimir Weiss, is now suspended following his red card in the first leg.
Ilzer’s worries about staffing have lessened. Attacker Manprit Sarkaria has recovered from muscle problems and is fit to play again, while right-back Jusuf Gazibegovic is determined to play despite a flesh wound on his left ankle.
For the upcoming risky match, the Graz team will be backed by approximately 2,200 storm supporters among the 22,500 spectators at the new national stadium. This match could mark Sturm’s greatest international success in 23 years, harking back to when they reached the second group stage of the Champions League.