Historical ÖFB Cup final: WAC meets Hartberg im Wörthersee!

Historical ÖFB Cup final: WAC meets Hartberg im Wörthersee!

On May 1, 2025, a historical event will take place in the Wörthersee Stadium in Klagenfurt: the final of the Uniqa ÖFB Cup between the RZ Pellets WAC and TSV Egger Glas Hartberg. In their club history, both teams made it for the first time to reach the Cup final and there will be a new title holder. The kick -off is planned for 5:00 p.m., while the stadium entrance begins at 3:30 p.m. As early as 2:00 p.m., the fan village opens its gates, where numerous supporters of the two teams are expected, in particular from Hartberg, whose fan bid has announced a strong line-up of over 5,000 people. The game is led by FIFA referee Walter Altmann.

The WAC has given a remarkable run in the current championship and is currently in third place in the Bundesliga. In their last encounter they defeated FC Red Bull Salzburg 2-1. For Hartberg, which is in second place in the qualification group, the final is another historical chance to win a title, while the last national trophy has always been brought by RB Salzburg or SK storm since 2013.

The impressive paths to the final

The WAC has covered an impressive path to the final, which includes victories against the following teams:

• ASV DRASSBURG (A) - 7: 0
• SV Wallern (A) - 2: 0
• SK Austria Klagenfurt (h) - 11:10 after penalty shootout
• black and white Bregenz (H)-3: 1
• LASK (A) - 5: 3 after penalty shooting

TSV Hartberg, also with an impressive balance sheet, successfully played the following games:

• SK Bischofshofen (A) - 11: 1
• SV Lafnitz (A) - 6: 0
• SC Austria Lustenau (A) - 3: 0
• SV Stripfing (A) - 2: 0 after extension
• FK Austria Vienna (A) - 1: 0

before the big game

The coaches of both teams are aware of the importance of this final. Dietmar Kühbauer, coach of the WAC, emphasized how important this game was for the club. His counterpart, Manfred Schmid von Hartberg, described the encounter as the largest in the club's history and emphasized the need for efficiency and avoidance. He also convened a press conference together with captain Tobias Kainz, which will take place on April 30, 2025.

A trophy with a weight of 12 kg and a height of 70 cm is assigned for the final. Furthermore, the game is transferred live to ORF 1, which ensures additional tension and emotions. The historical record between WAC and Hartberg is 48 games, Hartberg 16 and WAC 18, while 13 games ended.

Both teams give great hopes in FC players because Wac's most accurate goal scorer is in the Thierno Ballo Cup, while Hartberg rely on the offensive duo Donis Avdijaj and Patrik Mijic. With 17,000 tickets already sold and a stadium capacity of 30,000 spectators, a great atmosphere is expected.

For Hartberg, this final could not only be another step in club history, but also the opportunity to bring the title to Styria for the third time in a row. On the other hand, Carinthia has not produced a Cup winner since 2001. Let us see this exciting final with high tension that will enrich Austria's football history.

Further information about the ÖFB Cup can be found on the Wikipedia page.

For more details about Hartberg's participation in the ÖFB-Cup you can visit TSV Hartberg Football

Additional information about the WAC and the upcoming final is available on [Klick Carärnten] (https://www.klick-kaernten.at/1291752025/wac-im-cupfinale- against-hartberg/).