More dramatic in the ÖFB Cup: LASK fails in a penalty shootout!

More dramatic in the ÖFB Cup: LASK fails in a penalty shootout!

Wien, Österreich - The LASK had to accept a bitter defeat in the semi-finals of the Uniqa ÖfB Cup on April 3, 2025. The traditional club from Linz failed after penalty shooting at the Wolfsberger AC. Despite a dominant style of play and an early lead, the team had to bow to Chibuike Nwaiwu's equalizer in the 84th minute. The disappointment with the departure is increased by the fact that the LASK has been waiting for a title for over 60 years, since the double in 1965.

coach Markus Schopp was satisfied with his team's defensive performance after the game, but expressed sharp criticism of the exploitation of opportunities. "We deserved the climb," emphasized Schopp, who also expressed resentment about some decisions by the referee Markus Hameter. He emphasized that important decisions had been made against his team that influenced the course of the game.

outlook on the Bundesliga

After the failed cup adventure, the LASK focus is now on the Bundesliga European Cup playoff. It is important to be internationally represented next season. Captain Philipp Ziereis and coach Schopp are optimistic that the team can emerge from the current situation and are convinced that the players are able to overcome even more difficult phases.

While the LASK deals with this disappointment, Austrian football also looks back on its long history. The Austrian Football Association (ÖFB) recently celebrated its 120th anniversary, in which it produced many important players. This includes Johann Studnicka, who is the first record national player and scorer of the ÖFB. He had a significant impact on the development of domestic football.

The first international match of the Austrian national team took place in 1902 when the team against Hungary won 5-0 and studied three goals. So far, 815 A international games and 339 victories have been recorded in the history of the ÖFB. Such successes and historical perspectives offer today's players such as the LASK strength and inspiration to emerge from setbacks.

In order to learn more about the LASK and its current developments, the page oefb.at/lask who regularly reports on the club and the Bundesliga.

For further information on the history of Austrian football, including the remarkable statistics of the ÖFB, visit Oepb.at .