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SC Kittsee beats second-place ASV Deutsch Jahrndorf

Going into game 24 of the 2021/2022 season, ASV Deutsch Jahrndorf was in second place with 41 points, eight points behind II Liga Nord leader Andau but only one point behind UFC Pama. Second place is the worst place to finish, as the team ends up without a championship crown and face promotion to Landesliga Burgenland, with much more distant travel and slim hopes of winning more than a few games against very stiff competition.

SC Kittsee on the other hand was sitting in twelfth spot, headed for relegation. A win was crucial. Ironically in the Covid shortened 2020/2021 season, SC Kittsee was first and ASV Deutsch Jahrndorf was last.1

The game ended up played mostly in mid-field, with neither team making many chances, nor showing any particular flair. It was if neither side particularly wanted to win until the last twenty-five minutes when SC Kittsee picked up the pace.

Christoph Drobola eludes Martin Puster: Christoph Drobola eludes ASV Jahrndorf defender and captain Martin Puster Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Martin Puster;Christoph Drobola;David Bodo
Christoph Drobola eludes Martin Puster • EXIF 200mm 1/2000s f/3.2
Christoph Drobola eludes ASV Jahrndorf defender and captain Martin Puster
Michael Wernecker brings ball out for SC Kittsee: Michael Wernecker brings ball out for SC Kittsee, as referee Faruk Sevik runs with him. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Michael Wernecker;Faruk Sevik;Matthias Graner
Michael Wernecker brings ball out for SC Kittsee • EXIF 200mm 1/2000s f/3.2
Michael Wernecker brings ball out for SC Kittsee, as referee Faruk Sevik runs with him.
Joseph Machovec traps a high pass: SC Kittsee forward Joseph Machovec traps a high pass and shoots while Peter Majerčák hinders his shot. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Joseph Machovec;Peter Majerčák
Joseph Machovec traps a high pass • EXIF 98mm 1/2000s f/3.2
SC Kittsee forward Joseph Machovec traps a high pass and shoots while Peter Majerčák hinders his shot.
Michael Unger catches shot: ASV Jahrndorf keeper Michael Unger neatly catches a floating shot. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Michael Unger
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ASV Jahrndorf keeper Michael Unger neatly catches a floating shot.
Patrick Pail controls high ball: SC Kittsee's Patrick Pail goes on tip toe to control a high pass at the boundary in front of Kittsee fans. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Patrick Pail
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SC Kittsee’s Patrick Pail goes on tip toe to control a high pass at the boundary in front of Kittsee fans.
Patrick Pail beats Alessandro Blazevic to the ball: SC Kittsee's Patrick Pail runs around and under ASV Jahrndorf's Alessandro Blazevic to drive in on net. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Patrick Pail;Alessandro Blazevic
Patrick Pail beats Alessandro Blazevic to the ball • EXIF 70mm 1/1600s f/3.2
SC Kittsee’s Patrick Pail runs around and under ASV Jahrndorf’s Alessandro Blazevic to drive in on net.
Klinkhammer splits two defenders: SC Kittsee's Daniel Arnold Klinkhammer splits veteran ASV Jahrndorf defenders Martin Puster and Mario Katzler. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Martin Puster;Daniel Arnold Klinkhammer;Mario Katzler
Klinkhammer splits two defenders • EXIF 200mm 1/2000s f/3.2
SC Kittsee’s Daniel Arnold Klinkhammer splits veteran ASV Jahrndorf defenders Martin Puster and Mario Katzler.
Juraj Fuska flies past Aleksa Slavkovic: Juraj Fuska drives the ball down the right wing past ASV Jahrndorf midfielder Aleksa Slavkovic Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Juraj Fuska;Aleksa Slavkovic
Juraj Fuska flies past Aleksa Slavkovic • EXIF 200mm 1/1250s f/3.2
Juraj Fuska drives the ball down the right wing past ASV Jahrndorf midfielder Aleksa Slavkovic
Patrick Pail takes corner: Patrick Pail delivers a good corner to Jozef Sombat. The game is starting to turn in SC Kittsee's favour here as the ball is far more often in the ASV Jahrndorf end. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Patrick Pail
Patrick Pail takes corner • EXIF 125mm 1/2000s f/3.2
Patrick Pail delivers a good corner to Jozef Sombat. The game is starting to turn in SC Kittsee’s favour here as the ball is far more often in the ASV Jahrndorf end.
Sombat kick 1: Kittsee star forward Jozef Sombat closes in on Pail's corner cross as Mario Katzler tries to get back to stop him. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Mario Katzler;Jozef Sombat
Sombat kick 1 • EXIF 82mm 1/1000s f/3.2
Kittsee star forward Jozef Sombat closes in on Pail’s corner cross as Mario Katzler tries to get back to stop him.
Sombat kick 2: Jozef Sombat winds up to hammer the ball on the bounce, as Katzler continues to give chase. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Mario Katzler;Jozef Sombat
Sombat kick 2 • EXIF 95mm 1/1000s f/3.2
Jozef Sombat winds up to hammer the ball on the bounce, as Katzler continues to give chase.
Sombat kick 3: An unimpeded Jozef Sombat whacks the ball with extended leg. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Mario Katzler;Jozef Sombat
Sombat kick 3 • EXIF 70mm 1/1250s f/3.2
An unimpeded Jozef Sombat whacks the ball with extended leg.
Sombat kick 4: Jozef Sombat watches his well hit ball scorch towards the net as ASV Jahrndorf's Mario Katzler and Alessandro Blazevic shudder in horror. This ball went just wide. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Mario Katzler;Jozef Sombat;Alessandro Blazevic
Sombat kick 4 • EXIF 70mm 1/1000s f/3.2
Jozef Sombat watches his well hit ball scorch towards the net as ASV Jahrndorf’s Mario Katzler and Alessandro Blazevic shudder in horror. This ball went just wide.
Sombat-Drobola goal 1: Jozef Sombat was not done yet. No one on ASV Jahrndorf could stop him this day. Between Matthias Graner and Alessandro Blazevic, Sombat easily controls a high ball coming his way. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Matthias Graner;Jozef Sombat;Alessandro Blazevic
Sombat-Drobola goal 1 • EXIF 78mm 1/1250s f/3.2
Jozef Sombat was not done yet. No one on ASV Jahrndorf could stop him this day. Between Matthias Graner and Alessandro Blazevic, Sombat easily controls a high ball coming his way.
Sombat-Drobola goal 2: After getting control of the ball, Sombat passes it quickly to Christoph Drobela who will adroitly slip his shot past keeper Michael Unger.  Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Jozef Sombat;Alessandro Blazevic;Matthias Graner
Sombat-Drobola goal 2 • EXIF 200mm 1/1000s f/3.2
After getting control of the ball, Sombat passes it quickly to Christoph Drobela who will adroitly slip his shot past keeper Michael Unger.
Sombat-Drobola goal 3: Christoph Drobela shows good touch here, catching keeper Michael Unger out of position and putting just enough force on the ball to slip it past Unger. In the background, Peter Majerčák arrives too late. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Peter Majerčák;Christoph Drobela
Sombat-Drobola goal 3 • EXIF 160mm 1/1250s f/3.2
Christoph Drobela shows good touch here, catching keeper Michael Unger out of position and putting just enough force on the ball to slip it past Unger. In the background, Peter Majerčák arrives too late.
Sombat-Drobola goal 4: Christoph Drobela watches his shot take off towards the net. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Peter Majerčák;Christoph Drobela
Sombat-Drobola goal 4 • EXIF 150mm 1/1250s f/3.2
Christoph Drobela watches his shot take off towards the net.
Sombat-Drobola goal 5: ASV Jahrndorf keeper Michael Unger attempt to fall on the ball but it just slips past his outstretched hands. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Peter Majerčák;Christoph Drobela;Michael Unger
Sombat-Drobola goal 5 • EXIF 135mm 1/1250s f/3.2
ASV Jahrndorf keeper Michael Unger attempt to fall on the ball but it just slips past his outstretched hands.
Sombat-Drobola goal 6: Christoph Drobela starts to celebrate the match's crucial first goal at 71 minutes. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Peter Majerčák;Christoph Drobela;Michael Unger
Sombat-Drobola goal 6 • EXIF 135mm 1/1250s f/3.2
Christoph Drobela starts to celebrate the match’s crucial first goal at 71 minutes.
Sombat-Drobola goal 7: Christoph Drobela watches the ball hit the back of the net as keeper Michael Unger lies defeated on the ground before him. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Peter Majerčák;Christoph Drobela;Michael Unger
Sombat-Drobola goal 7 • EXIF 135mm 1/1000s f/3.2
Christoph Drobela watches the ball hit the back of the net as keeper Michael Unger lies defeated on the ground before him.
Sombat-Drobola goal 8: A vexed Michael Unger rises to collect the ball, post-goal. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Michael Unger
Sombat-Drobola goal 8 • EXIF 135mm 1/640s f/3.2
A vexed Michael Unger rises to collect the ball, post-goal.
Patrick Dietmann prepares to throw the ball: Patrick Dietmann prepares to his throw in. Due to injury, Kittsee has not had enough Dietmann this season. Hopefully we'll have him back at full strength next season, toughening Kittsee defence, sending dangerous long balls forward from the back. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Patrick Dietmann
Patrick Dietmann prepares to throw the ball • EXIF 200mm 1/1600s f/3.2
Patrick Dietmann prepares to his throw in. Due to injury, Kittsee has not had enough Dietmann this season. Hopefully we’ll have him back at full strength next season, toughening Kittsee defence, sending dangerous long balls forward from the back.
Sombat splits defenders again: Jozef Sombat slips past Mario Katzler again while substitute midfielder Florian Gombay chases the play. Kittsee coach Manfred Wachter observes the action from the bench, while Kittsee home bench fans enjoy a lead for a change this season. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Florian Gombay;Jozef Sombat;Mario Katzler;Manfred Wachter
Sombat splits defenders again • EXIF 200mm 1/1600s f/3.2
Jozef Sombat slips past Mario Katzler again while substitute midfielder Florian Gombay chases the play. Kittsee coach Manfred Wachter observes the action from the bench, while Kittsee home bench fans enjoy a lead for a change this season.
Sombat controls high header: Aleksa Slavkovic forearm punches Jozef Sombat in the air but there was no stopping Sombat today. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Aleksa Slavkovic;Jozef Sombat
Sombat controls high header • EXIF 145mm 1/2000s f/3.2
Aleksa Slavkovic forearm punches Jozef Sombat in the air but there was no stopping Sombat today.
Sombat goal 1: Sombat unleashes a precise shot from the left wing, past the outstretched mitt of Jahrndorf keeper Michael Unger. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Jozef Sombat;Michael Unger
Sombat goal 1 • EXIF 200mm 1/1600s f/3.2
Sombat unleashes a precise shot from the left wing, past the outstretched mitt of Jahrndorf keeper Michael Unger.
Sombat goal 2: Jahrndorf keeper Michael Unger must watch a second ball drift towards the net behind him. One could feel this goal coming based on Sombat's excellent play today. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Jozef Sombat;Michael Unger
Sombat goal 2 • EXIF 200mm 1/1600s f/3.2
Jahrndorf keeper Michael Unger must watch a second ball drift towards the net behind him. One could feel this goal coming based on Sombat’s excellent play today.
Sombat goal 3: Jozef Sombat enjoys his own handiwork, convinced now that the shot is headed straight to the net. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Jozef Sombat;Michael Unger
Sombat goal 3 • EXIF 200mm 1/1600s f/3.2
Jozef Sombat enjoys his own handiwork, convinced now that the shot is headed straight to the net.
Sombat goal 4: Time is suspended for keeper Michael Unger. Curious that the bounce of a small round ball could hold such power over men. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Jozef Sombat;Michael Unger
Sombat goal 4 • EXIF 200mm 1/1600s f/3.2
Time is suspended for keeper Michael Unger. Curious that the bounce of a small round ball could hold such power over men.
Sombat goal 5: The ball flies on, emotions flow. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Jozef Sombat;Michael Unger
Sombat goal 5 • EXIF 200mm 1/1600s f/3.2
The ball flies on, emotions flow.
Sombat goal 6: ASV Jahrndorf keeper Michael Unger is not happy. If he were an English speaker, we'd be able to read his lips. That same word exists in German but is not generally used as an exclamative.

Strangely, it's a sweet moment for the Kittsee season. There have not been enough games where the opposing keeper suffered despair or rage this year. The 2019-2020 season had many such games, with three or more goals marked regularly. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Jozef Sombat;Michael Unger
Sombat goal 6 • EXIF 200mm 1/1250s f/3.2
ASV Jahrndorf keeper Michael Unger is not happy. If he were an English speaker, we’d be able to read his lips. That same word exists in German but is not generally used as an exclamative.
Strangely, it’s a sweet moment for the Kittsee season. There have not been enough games where the opposing keeper suffered despair or rage this year. The 2019-2020 season had many such games, with three or more goals marked regularly.
Sombat goal 7: Referee Faruk Sevik has remarked Unger's ill-temper and harsh words and drops a yellow card and a warning on him to make sure the end of the game does not spin out of control, with bad temper and wild fouls. Late game antics when a game is already decided can burden the losing team with pointless red cards and leave winning side crippled by senseless injuries. Better to nip it early. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Michael Unger;Faruk Sevik
Sombat goal 7 • EXIF 200mm 1/1000s f/3.2
Referee Faruk Sevik has remarked Unger’s ill-temper and harsh words and drops a yellow card and a warning on him to make sure the end of the game does not spin out of control, with bad temper and wild fouls. Late game antics when a game is already decided can burden the losing team with pointless red cards and leave winning side crippled by senseless injuries. Better to nip it early.
ASV Jahrndorf an end-of-season portrait: This was the second last game of the season. Peter Majerčák, David Bodo, Ladislav Pavlovic, 
Juraj Tomasek, Patrik Majcher made a quick memory.

I asked them why they weren't more upset about the loss. They explained that Deutsch Jahrndorf was third in the league after a very good season but there was no hope of obtaining first any more. Many players were injured and the team took the occasion to play players who needed more game time.

SC Kittsee did desperately need this win to avoid relegation so Deutsch Jahrndorf's more relaxed attitude worked in our favour. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Peter Majerčák;David Bodo;Ladislav Pavlovic;Juraj Tomasek;Patrik Majcher
ASV Jahrndorf an end-of-season portrait • EXIF 70mm 1/320s f/2.8
This was the second last game of the season. Peter Majerčák, David Bodo, Ladislav Pavlovic, Juraj Tomasek, Patrik Majcher made a quick memory.
I asked them why they weren’t more upset about the loss. They explained that Deutsch Jahrndorf was third in the league after a very good season but there was no hope of obtaining first any more. Many players were injured and the team took the occasion to play players who needed more game time.
SC Kittsee did desperately need this win to avoid relegation so Deutsch Jahrndorf’s more relaxed attitude worked in our favour.
SC Kittsee braintrust: Post-game SC Kittsee coach Manfred Wachter meets with former captain Michael Wernecker, current captain Thomas Bastian, goaltender Manuel Schiszler, defender Sebastian Skerlan and club secretary Markus Raithofer. Agenda – how to win more games and avoid relegation. Subject: soccer;football;burgenland;kittsee;ASV Jahrndorf;Manfred Wachter;Michael Wernecker;Thomas Bastian;Manuel Schiszler;Sebastian Skerlan;Markus Raithofer
SC Kittsee braintrust • EXIF 200mm 1/200s f/2.8
Post-game SC Kittsee coach Manfred Wachter meets with former captain Michael Wernecker, current captain Thomas Bastian, goaltender Manuel Schiszler, defender Sebastian Skerlan and club secretary Markus Raithofer. Agenda – how to win more games and avoid relegation.

  1. Due to the short seasons in 2019/20 (13 games) and 2020/21 (9 games), there’s been no relegation or promotion for the last two seasons. Normally a season includes 30 regular season games, 2021/22 will include 24 games. 

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