Left knee damaged

Umjenovic injury spoils Bregenz Cup victory

In the end, the Bregenz team absolutely deserved their victory in Schwaz.

(Bild: Johanna Birbaumer)

The team from SC Schwaz proved to be no serious obstacle for second division side Schwarz-Weiß Bregenz in their battle to reach the second round of the ÖFB Cup. With goals from Jan Stefanon and Marcel Monsberger, the team from the festival city celebrated a 2:0 victory that was never threatened. However, the joy was not unclouded due to Stefan Umjenovic's substitution through injury.

Second-division side Schwarz-Weiß Bregenz did not show any weakness in the first round of the Cup at SC Schwaz. After a goalless first half, it was Jan Stefanon - who had returned to the Ländle from GAK - who put the Festspielstädter ahead in the 54th minute with a spectacular volley after a poorly deflected corner kick.

Two new signings score
The Bregenz side barely allowed the home side to get into the game and remained dangerous, especially from corners. However, it took until the fifth minute of stoppage time for the final decision to be made. After the visitors intercepted a ball in midfield, new signing Marcel Monsberger was sent on. He held his nerve and scored past the Tyrolean keeper to make the final score 2:0.

"I heard a snap"
Nevertheless, Bregenz's progression to the second round had a bitter aftertaste. The reason: central defender Stefan Umjenovic had to be replaced by Adriel after just 17 minutes. "After I had cleared a ball, an opponent fell on my left knee," said the 28-year-old from Wolfurt, who joined Bregenz from Dornbirn before the season. "I heard a snap straight away." Initial examinations yesterday at least gave the all-clear, the cruciate ligament is unlikely to be injured. "But I'll only know for sure after the upcoming MRI scan," says Stefan.