Ivoirian forward Karim Konaté put on a commanding performance to spark Red Bull Salzburg’s dominant 3-0 away win against WSG Tirol in Round 3 of the Austrian Bundesliga.
Salzburg controlled the contest from the outset with 62% possession, applying early pressure that quickly dismantled the hosts’ defense in a rapid first-half blitz.
Karim Konaté broke the deadlock in the 15th minute, finishing off a sharp delivery from Frans Krätzig to put the visitors ahead.
Just two minutes later, creator turned scorer as Frans Krätzig slotted home Salzburg’s second goal following an assist from Yorbe Vertessen.
Sota Kitano rounded off the victory late in the second half, converting a pass from Abubakr Barry to make it 3-0.
Konaté’s decisive opening goal set the tone for a comfortable win for the visitors, keeping Red Bull Salzburg’s strong league momentum rolling.
