Blau-Weiss Linz has been relegated to the 2nd league after a 0:3 loss to GAK. The Linzers couldn't avoid relegation despite a strong fight. The game took place at the Hofmann Personal Stadium, where 5,595 fans watched the match. Christian Lichtenberger, Alexander Hofleitner, and Daniel Maderner scored the goals for GAK. Blau-Weiss Linz needed a win to avoid relegation, but the team of coach Michael Köllner couldn't win. Captain Fabio Varesi-Strauß returned after his yellow card suspension and Dominik Reiter moved into the starting lineup. GAK coach Feldhofer gave Ramiz Harakate and Hofleitner preference in the attack. GAK won the third duel in a row against Blau-Weiss Linz. The Linzers made numerous avoidable ball losses in the game and put themselves in danger again and again. GAK failed to capitalize on this before the break. Harakate missed a great chance for 2:0 and Nico Mantl deflected his long-range shot over the crossbar. Just before the break, GAK goalkeeper Franz Stolz misjudged a corner from Shon Weissman, but the ball was blocked on the line. After a ball win in midfield, Harakate sent Mathias Olesen to the left, who served Hofleitner, who rolled the ball into the far corner. After a commotion in the penalty area, Stolz prevented a equalizer with a great save against Manuel Maranda. A goal from substitute Maderner did not count due to an offside position. In stoppage time, Maderner finally scored his goal after Tobias Koch had worked his way past several opponents and perfectly played the striker. Blau-Weiss Linz had gone into the qualification group as the last-placed team, but had given up the red lantern four rounds before the end to WAC and had also left GAK behind. After only one point from the last three games, coach Michael Köllner's team must go to the 2nd league. The expiring contract of the Bavarian has not been extended, but he could remain with the club. GAK won the third duel in a row against Blau-Weiss Linz and thus secured league survival. Blau-Weiss Linz, on the other hand, has to get used to the 2nd league and will try to return to the Bundesliga as quickly as possible. The fans of the Linzers will support their team in the 2nd league and hope for a quick return to the Bundesliga. The future of Blau-Weiss Linz is uncertain, but the team will do everything to get back to the top.