Injury shock for Blue and White striker Ronivaldo

2023-12-03 19:04:00

LINZ. Blau-Weiß Linz manages the next surprise against a top three team in the Bundesliga: After wins against league leaders Salzburg and third-place LASK, coach Gerald Scheiblehner’s team also got a point against second-place Sturm Graz (1:1). .

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However, it was the visitors who recorded the first dangerous finish: Manprit Sarkaria had left two opponents standing, but BW goalie Nicolas Schmid was able to parry his shot into the far corner (16th). However, his counterpart in the Styrian goal had no chance three minutes later: after a Ronivaldo finish, the ball landed happily at the feet of Simon Seidl, who pushed the ball past Kjell Scherpen.

A goal that finally woke up the guests: Schmid showed a great reflex when Sarkaria finished, and a little later William Böving narrowly missed Alexander Prass’s shot.

Video: BW coach Gerald Scheiblehner in an interview:

13 seconds after the restart, the Blue-Whites could have even extended their lead: Sturm goalkeeper Scherpen was able to excel against Ronivaldo. Instead of a two-goal lead, the equalizer came in the 48th minute: Tomi Horvat kept track of things after a Böving pass from ten meters.

No broken ankle

In the 53rd minute the game took on a completely new character: Storm kicker Javier Serrano came too late against Ronivaldo, hit the Brazilian’s ankle and was ruled out. The diagnosis of ankle fracture has not yet been confirmed. Scheiblehner: “The ankle is intact, but the ligaments have taken some damage. I’m sure Ronny will be back on the pitch in preparation.”

Video: BW-Goalie Nicolas Schmid im Interview:

Despite the majority, the Blue-Whites were able to thank goalkeeper Schmid for keeping the score tied: he saved against Horvat in a one-on-one situation. Stefan Urlaub (74th) and Manuel Maranda (77th) made little use of their opportunities in the finish from promising positions. Scheiblehner: “We played a very good game against a strong opponent.”