Bundesliga run continues in style

Bundesliga run continues in style5-1 win at home over Austria LustenauIn Matchday 11 of the ADMIRAL Bundesliga, we not only remained unbeaten but also secured an impressive 5–1 home win against SC Austria Lustenau - having dominated from start to finish. Goals from Yorbe Vertessen, Frans Krätzig and Tim Drexler allowed us to pull decisively ahead in the first half. Even after the break, our boys maintained control of the match and extended their lead.Match summary12' – Vertessen fires us in frontFollowing an intense opening phase in which we clearly dictated the play, Yorbe Vertessen drilled in a precise shot from the edge of the penalty area, leaving the opposing goalkeeper with no chance.27' & 35' – Krätzig and Drexler add to the leadOur Red Bulls kept the pressure on and were duly rewarded. Frans Krätzig won the ball on the touchline, embarked on a powerful solo run, and finished with composure to make it 2-0 - putting us well on course for a win. Shortly thereafter, following a well-delivered cross from Edmund Baidoo, Vertessen played a clever square ball to Tim Drexler, who slotted it home from close range to make it 3-0.68' & 82' – pressing onThe pattern of the play remained the same, and our Red Bulls went on to add more goals. A corner kick resulted in an unfortunate own goal by Lustenau’s Voisine. Finally, Abubakr Barry capped off the scoring, capitalising on a lapse in the Lustenau defence and firing a shot from distance that took a deflection on its way into the net, bringing the score to 5-0.91' – three points despite Lustenau consolationIn stoppage time, the visitors managed a consolation goal through Gashi, making it 1–5. Nevertheless, it was an entirely dominant performance from our lads, securing us another three points and, at least for a few hours ahead of the Vienna derby, top spot in the league table!ViewsTo follow.Match summaryLine-ups & substitutionsFC Red Bull Salzburg: Zawieschitzky – Drexler, Boma (46. Morgalla), Zabransky, Krätzig (74. Traore) – Barry, Mazurek (46. Diabate) – Baidoo, Diakite (55. Konate), Vertessen (55. Camara) – Tabakovic ©SC Austria Lustenau: Schierl – Gmeiner (79. Anilson), Maak ©, Pertlwieser, Soares – Grabher (46. Kacuri) – Weixelbraun, Diarra (61. Voisine), Gashi, Ismailcebioglu (46. Conateh) – Jastremski (61. Verinac)Attendance: 5,113Referee Julian WeinbergerGoals: Vertessen (12.), Krätzig (27.), Drexler (35.), Voisine (68./og), Barry (82.) - Gashi (90.+1)Yellow cards: Barry (5./Foul), Vertessen (10./Foul) - Kacuri (51./Foul)Injury newsStill unavailable are: Enrique Aguilar (thigh), Justin Omoregie (ankle), Damir Redzic (hip), Dominik Schmid (knee) and Nikolas Veratschnig (knee).Further examinations of Sota Kitano revealed a ligament injury in his ankle, which will keep him sidelined for several weeks. John Mellberg sustained a thigh muscle injury in Bregenz and was also unavailable. Jesper Lindstrom had to cut his training session short on Friday due to a muscle issue.