Blau-Weiss Linz has been relegated from the Bundesliga after three years. The traditional club ended the season with a 0-3 home defeat against GAK. The Linzers had made the jump to the master group the previous year, but the relegation was not undeserved. Without a point split, it would not have come to this showdown in the last round. GAK secured safety with the win. BW captain Seidl made a catastrophic mistake, Lichtenberger pulled out of 25 meters and GAK was 1-0 up. The early deficit was a shock, especially since GAK followed up and with their aggressive approach did not allow Blau-Weiss to get into the game. Shortly after the side change, the team of Ferdinand Feldhofer was rewarded for their brave and determined performance in this intense match. A nice ball pass closed Hofleitner with the deserved 2-0. The resistance of the Linzers was not yet broken, but it seemed that no one believed in the sensation and a catch-up anymore. The relegation of the Linzers does not come out of nowhere and is also anything but undeserved. The Linzers missed the class in autumn, when coach Mitja Mörec only scored ten points in 15 league games. Other teams like WAC secured participation in the European Cup playoffs. WAC won 2-0 against WSG Tirol and thus fixed the entry into the playoffs. Blau-Weiss Linz, on the other hand, must now take the bitter path back to the second league. The fans of the Linzers were disappointed and frustrated as they followed the relegation of their team. GAK's defense chief Pines was hit in the face by a beer mug as the fans expressed their disappointment. The relegation of the Linzers will certainly have consequences for the club. It remains to be seen how the club reacts to the relegation and what measures it takes to return to the Bundesliga.