SK Vorwarts Steyr vs Leoben

The penalty awarded to Cavusoglu in the 51st minute broke the game open. Leoben had absorbed pressure well until that point, but going 2-0 down forced them to chase the game, and the space they left allowed Jurdik to seal his hat-trick within two minutes of their reply.

Milan Jurdik (Player of the match) — three goals in the first hour: an open-play finish, a composed penalty, and a powerful strike into the top corner. The forward was the decisive difference between the sides.

Bilal Cavusoglu — won the penalty that doubled the lead and was a persistent threat from midfield in the first half before being substituted at the break.

Coach Roko Mislov — used all available outfield substitutes at half-time, bringing on six fresh players, and later introduced further changes. The squad depth and fitness were clearly on display.

Vorwärts Steyr's 3-1 victory was built on first-half efficiency. All three goals came in the opening 60-minute period, with the hosts managing 11 changes across the match. The 2x60-minute format — agreed to give both squads maximum playing time — means the intensity naturally dropped after the break, but Vorwärts maintained control through sustained possession. The late red card for a Leoben player (shown by referee René Kettlgruber) underlined the visitors' frustration in the closing stages.

This was Vorwärts Steyr's final tune-up before competitive action begins. They face SV Kuchl at home in the first round of the UNIQA ÖFB-Cup on 25 July 2026 — a fixture that will be their first competitive match of the 2026/27 season. The clean rotation and convincing win suggests Mislov has a settled squad. For Leoben (1. Landesliga Steiermark), the friendly offered a valuable test against higher-level opposition.

A controlled, professional friendly win for Vorwärts Steyr, headlined by Jurdik's hat-trick. The performance offered no surprises but plenty of reassurance ahead of the ÖFB-Cup opener. The 2x60-minute format limited the usefulness of standard statistical analysis, but the key takeaway is clear: Mislov's side can finish chances when they matter.