Velden vs Wolfsberger AC

WAC's second goal in the 24th minute effectively ended the contest. The two-goal cushion before half-time allowed head coach Thomas Silberberger's staff — who oversaw the match in his absence — to rotate freely at the break, introducing Karamoko and Vukojevic, who both scored to remove any lingering doubt.

Giacomo Vrioni — The new arrival needed only ten minutes to open his account for the club, a sharp finish that set the tone. The Albanian striker was signed in the current window to bolster WAC's attack ahead of the Bundesliga season.

Fabian Wohlmuth — The left-back pushed forward effectively from his defensive position, scoring the crucial second goal that gave the visitors control before the interval.

Sankara Karamoko & Veljko Vukojevic — The half-time substitutes made an immediate impact, combining for two goals in the opening 11 minutes of the second half. Karamoko's movement and Vukojevic's finishing demonstrated the depth at WAC's disposal.

WAC's four goals came from four different scorers, with two arriving in each half — a pattern that reflects a team that never allowed the tempo to drop. The 2-0 half-time lead, followed by two quick goals after the break, points to a fitness advantage typical of a top-flight side against a third-tier opponent. All four goals were scored from open play, with no set-piece reliance, and the clean sheet continued WAC's solid pre-season defensive record.

This was WAC's final pre-season test. Their summer friendly record reads: 8-2 win vs Admira Wacker (3 July), 3-3 draw vs Metalist 1925 Kharkiv (10 July), 1-1 draw vs FC Hradec Kralove (13 July), a win vs Kapfenberger SV (17 July), and this 4-0 victory over Velden — three wins, two draws, unbeaten.

Competitive action begins on Friday 24 July 2026 with an ÖFB-Cup first-round tie away at FC Lauterach. The ADMIRAL Bundesliga season then kicks off for WAC at home on 2 August 2026.

For Velden, the focus remains on the Regionalliga Mitte (Austrian third tier), where they will continue their league campaign.

A routine, professional workout for Wolfsberger AC against a side two divisions below them. The four-goal margin was the minimum expected, and the fact that WAC achieved it without head coach Thomas Silberberger and captain Dominik Wimmer — both attending the Bundesliga season-opening press conference — speaks to the squad's depth. The new signings integrating well, particularly Vrioni, is the most encouraging takeaway ahead of the cup tie at Lauterach on Friday.