Drama in the Second Tier
The 1-Liga has often been the breeding ground for Austria's brightest talents, but this year the focus is purely on the collective. The top of the table is a logjam. GAK 1902 and Ried are locked in a tactical stalemate that could go down to the final day.
"Every point is a battle, every goal is a relief," admitted Ried manager Christian Heinle. The physical demands of the league have started to take their toll, but the prize of Bundesliga football is keeping the players' spirits high.