What happened in the friendly?

SCR Altach faced 1. FC Heidenheim on Saturday afternoon in Koblach. Despite 30‑degree heat, both sides delivered an intense duel that finished 1‑1. Heidenheim took the lead after Jan Schöppner’s header in the 34th minute, but Patrick Greil equalised for Altach in the 54th minute. The score held until the final whistle.

How did the match affect the squad?

The Red‑Blue‑Whites showed more aggression after the break. Vorarlberg players like Vesel Demaku put pressure on Heidenheim, while Altach captain Lukas Jäger nearly scored the winner, only to miss the post by inches. Coach Frank Schmidt praised his team’s reaction, especially the mental strength after conceding.

What does the result mean for the current season?

The draw gives Altach a confidence boost as they sit 8th in the league with 29 points from 22 games (7 wins, 8 draws, 7 losses). With 22 goals scored and 23 conceded, the goal difference remains –1, and they are nine points behind leaders Sturm Graz. The outcome strengthens their mindset ahead of the next league match versus Grasshoppers on July 18 at home.

What’s next?

After the friendly, Altach returns to regular training camps to fine‑tune tactics. The focus now shifts to preparing for the home clash with Grasshoppers, a pivotal game for their climb up the table. Fans can expect another intense encounter that could further shape their mid‑table standing.