Hartberg proud, but WAC secures ÖFB Cup victory 1-0!

Hartberg proud, but WAC secures ÖFB Cup victory 1-0!

Hartberg, Österreich - On May 2, 2025, the final of the Uniqa ÖfB Cup took place in the Wörthersee Stadium in Klagenfurt, where the Wolfsberger AC (WAC) was able to win the title again. In an exciting and competitive match, the Carinthians prevailed 1-0 against TSV Hartberg, which secured the first ÖFB Cup title this season. However, the Hartberger had to carry the bitter defeat with dignity. Erich Korherr, the chairman of Hartberg, paid tribute to the performance of the WAC and was proud of his team despite the disappointment.

Tobias Kainz, midfielder of Hartberg, expressed his thoughts on the defeat and found that the team was missing the punch. Nevertheless, he emphasized that Hartberg had given everything and was both disappointed and proud of his own appearance. Captain Jürgen Heil described the final day as unique and reported goosebumps moments that the fans experienced in the stadium. Around 7,000 supporters from Hartberg supported their team and provided an impressive atmosphere.

great performance and historical achievement

for TSV Hartberg, the achievement of the cup final is one of the greatest achievements in the club's history. Coach Manfred Schmid had a waxing eye on the performance of his team during the game, but plans to celebrate after the game and at the same time focus on the upcoming game against SCR Altach. Defender Furkan Demir pointed out how important the next tasks are for the club.

President Brigitte Annerl recalled that the focus must now be on the championship in order to maintain a chance of the European Cup. Hartberg convinced with a strong performance this season and the fans were also emotionally and committed during the final.

The ÖFB Cup at a glance

of the Uniqa ÖFB Cup, organized by the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB), has been an important tournament in Austrian football since the first official host in 1919. The competition is held in the K.-O. system and attracts 64 teams every year, including Bundesliga clubs and the best-placed clubs from the regional associations. The record winner is FK Austria Vienna with 27 titles, while the WAC is now on the winner list.

A special tradition of the cup is the award of a challenge cup to the winner who remains in possession for four weeks. The current trophy measures 70 cm in height and weighs 12 kg, made from a combination of different materials. Historically, the ÖFB Cup has experienced an eventful history over the years, from the entertainment of amateur teams to rule changes and the introduction of qualifications for the European Cup.

The WAC and Hartberg once again demonstrated with their encores in the final that the ÖFB Cup can be a platform for exciting football moments and great stories in Austrian football.