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Klagenfurt: Drama in the cup - WAC defeats Austria after a penalty shootout
In a dramatic cup game, the Pacult team from SK Austria Klagenfurt lost on penalties against WAC. They fail at 11:10 after a thrilling fight. The next derby is coming!
Klagenfurt: Drama in the cup - WAC defeats Austria after a penalty shootout
In an exciting cup game, Austria Klagenfurt had to leave the field disappointed after losing 11:10 to Wolfsberger AC in a nerve-wracking penalty shootout in the round of 16 of the ÖFB Cup. The exciting game ended 2-2 in regular time and in extra time, which required the decision from the penalty spot. David Toshevski and Jannik Robatsch were able to successfully put the ball into the net for Klagenfurt.
Both teams started determinedly and showed no restraint, things got straight to the point. In the first half, Klagenfurt had the opportunity to take the lead. In a crucial scene, Toshevski was able to convert a penalty after Wolfsberg's goalkeeper Lukas Gütlbauer made a mistake on the back pass. This put Klagenfurt in a promising position.
Tension until the last minute
However, the Wolves didn't give up and came back strongly after half-time. The equalizer came from a well-placed shot from Adis Jasic. While the players fought on the pitch, Klagenfurt coach Peter Pacult substituted a few players to provide fresh impetus. Despite several attempts by both sides to bring about the decision, things remained tense and uncomfortably even until the last minute.
There was another shock for Klagenfurt in extra time when Karamoko initiated an attack and passed the ball to Thierno Ballo, who scored to make it 2-1 for the hosts. But Klagenfurt didn't give up and looked for an equalizer. After a corner, Robatsch made it 2-2 with a powerful shot that overcame the WAC defense. The players were visibly exhausted in the final phase - the tension was literally palpable.
The penalty shootout became the final decision. While Klagenfurt had several shooters who were successful, Cvetko and Robatsch failed because of the Wolves' goalkeeper. Ultimately, the WAC converted nine out of ten shots, which secured them a place in the next round. This all happened against a passionate backdrop that only added to the drama of the game.
On Sunday the two rivals will meet again in the Bundesliga at the Wörthersee Stadium. This short window of time between the two encounters increases the excitement and anticipation for another heated derby. Tickets are available online and in the office, an opportunity not to be missed by football fans.