Hartberg before historical opportunity: Cup final against Wolfsberger AC!

Hartberg before historical opportunity: Cup final against Wolfsberger AC!

Hartberg, Österreich - On May 1, 2025, an exciting football event will take place: Hartberg competes against the Wolfsberger AC in the Uniqa-ÖFB Cup final. The kick-off takes place at 5:00 p.m. and the game is broadcast in the live ticker. President Brigitte Annerl, who has been directing the club's fortunes since 2017, can look back on a remarkable development. In just one and a half years, the promotion to the Bundesliga succeeded, which was a surprise for many.

The challenges were diverse. Annerl remembers that at the beginning in Hartberg neither a lawn heating nor with suitable training places. The promotion to the highest division was not planned and many in the city of Hegen skepticism whether the club would receive the license. Despite the resistances, Hartberg now has the opportunity to win the first title in the club's history eight years after the climb.

The way to the final

The way to the final was anything but easy for Hartberg. A nerve -wracking semi -finals against Austria put the nerves to the test and demanded everything from the team. Annerl is aware that the sporting success of the association not only depends on good performance on the pitch, but also on the mentality and cohesion of the team.

The Uniqa-ÖFB Cup has established itself in Austrian football and will be broadcast live by ORF this year, which underlines the importance of the competition. Teams from the Bundesliga, such as Hartberg, can trust their skills and strengths to cause a sensation in national football. The Bundesliga is one of the most successful leagues in Central Europe and shows that football not only has a tradition in Austria, but also celebrates current successes.

The history of Austrian football

The history of the Austrian Bundesliga is rich in ups and downs, with many well -known clubs and talents. Legends like David Alaba and Marcel Sabitzer are just a few examples of players who emerged from this talented league. The Bundesliga was founded in 1949 and has since shown an eventful development, which is shaped by the large teams from Vienna, Graz and Salzburg.

From the beginnings of football in Austria, which started in 1894 with a game between First Vienna FC 1894 and the Vienna Cricket and Football Club, the changes in RB Salzburg are dominated to today, the changes are immense. The competition has established itself over the years, with a greatly increased international interest and the introduction of European Cup competitions that brought Austrian football to the European parquet

In the upcoming final encounter, Hartberg will do everything possible to secure a place in this successful story. The outcome of the game against the Wolfsberger AC could not only be a title for the team, but also a turning point in the history of the association.