Lee Kang-hee's Own Goal Leads Austria Wien to Heavy Defeat Against Salzburg, Dropping to Bottom of Table

Austria Wien suffered a heavy defeat against powerhouse Salzburg in the Austrian Football Bundesliga, dropping to the bottom of the regular league table.

Austria Wien lost 1-4 to league leaders Salzburg in the 5th round of the 2026-2027 Austrian Bundesliga held on the 31st (KST) at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, Austria.

Having played one game fewer, Austria Wien managed only 1 win and 3 losses (3 points) from their opening 4 matches, falling to the bottom among the 12 teams.

Lee Kang-hee of Austria Wien started as a left center-back in a back three, while Lee Tae-seok, who plays as a left wing-back, was named on the bench but did not get the opportunity to play.

Austria Wien conceded the opening goal just 13 minutes into the first half, which was unfortunately recorded as an own goal by Lee Kang-hee.

A cross delivered by Salzburg's left winger Yorbe Vertessen was inadvertently directed into his own net by Lee Kang-hee with his right foot while attempting to clear it from the front of the penalty area.

Austria Wien conceded consecutive goals in the 19th and 31st minutes of the first half to finish the first half trailing 0-3. Although they scored a goal to chase the deficit two minutes into the second half, they conceded a sealing goal in the 10th minute of the second half, resulting in a 1-4 defeat.

(Photo: Austria Wien SNS capture, Yonhap News)
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