Intense goalless draw: Esternberg and Pettenbach share points in Sauwald
A goalless draw between SPG Pettenbach/Grünau and SPG Esternberg in the Landesliga West on May 24th, 2025.

Intense goalless draw: Esternberg and Pettenbach share points in Sauwald
In the 27th round of the Landesliga West there was a goalless draw between SPG Esternberg/St. Roman and the SPG Pettenbach/Grünau. Around 250 spectators watched the intense encounter, which offered numerous scoring opportunities for both sides, but ended without a goal. The loss of several players due to injury placed additional strain on the Esternberg team. In the first half, both teams were unable to take advantage of their opportunities, with Splichal's first chance for Esternberg going unused in the 15th minute. On the other side, Klausriegler was denied by Esternberg goalkeeper Hochholzer in the 26th minute
and missed another opportunity in the 40th minute. In the 41st minute it was Moritz Kittl who missed a chance for Esternberg.
Exciting course and unused opportunities
The second half began with a continuation of opportunities, but without a goal. Particularly noteworthy was the opportunity from Oliver Krivec, who shot wide of the goal in the 52nd minute. Pettenbach had a free kick in the 70th minute, but it was also unsuccessful. Another highlight of the second half was the injury break for Pettenbach player Weinzirl in the 73rd minute. After the game, the discussions among the spectators revolved primarily around the numerous unused opportunities for both teams.
Interestingly, this was not the first meeting between the two teams this season. In the 12th round of the Landesliga West the game was abandoned. This game, which began some time ago with difficulties due to heavy fog, ended after an interruption in the 46th minute. Witzeneder gave Esternberg a 0-1 lead in the 9th minute, while Pettenbach tried to control the game but was severely hampered by the fog. Several scoring opportunities went unused and the score was 0-1 going into half-time before the game was abandoned. An alternative date has been announced for this event.
The situation in the competition remains exciting for fans of both teams. The website also offers kicker.de Comprehensive information about upcoming games and current standings.
Overall, the goalless draw for SPG Esternberg/St. Roman against SPG Pettenbach/Grünau is a great example of the fighting spirit of the clubs, although the next meeting between the two teams will certainly take place under different conditions.