DO-OR-DIE: WSG Tyrol against Salzburg in the ÖFB Cup round of 16

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An exciting duel is imminent in the Red Bull Arena in Wals-Siezenheim when the WSG Tirol meets FC Red Bull Salzburg on Wednesday evening in the Uniqa ÖFB Cup round of 16. The kick -off is at 8:30 p.m., and the encounter promises a lot of excitement, because for the Tyroleans it is about everything or nothing - a truly decisive game!

coach Philipp Semlic faces a challenge because he has to do without several key players. In the first leg of the Admiral Bundesliga, the Tyroleans were able to achieve a remarkable 0-0 against the Salzburg a few weeks ago, but the situation has changed since then. "It is the most difficult possible starting point and a task that is now waiting for us," said Semlic and emphasized the importance of a strong performance of his team.

The competition conditions

For the players, it is a "do-or-the game", as Semlic describes it, since it is not just about the cup, but also about the chance to get on in this competition. Despite the adverse circumstances, the Tyroleans want to take the opportunity to use them with full determination. "We know that we only have a little chance, but we have to take it," he added.

Semlic explains that in the narrow game schedule of the league and the cup, it is about learning from one game to the next and adjusting yourself to the opponent as best as possible. He mentions that the injury situation in his team - because Florian Rieder fails due to knee problems and the defender Osarenren Ollenbowa had to be treated due to an injury in the hospital.

bad luck and strategies

Despite the worries about the injured players, there are also bright spots: Lukas Sulzbacher is available again after his lock. "We just have to see how the team can cope with today's training," says Semlic. The coach has a clear head and plans its line -up of the strengths and weaknesses of the opponent.

A remarkable point in Semlic analysis is the adaptation of the game tactic. The coach emphasizes that the Salzburgers under Pepijn Lijnders pursue a clear game idea and that the failure of players could bring some changes in the squad due to injury. "We cannot use the past game as a blueprint, because the conditions are fundamentally different," said the trainer.

Both teams can look back on a respectable history in the ongoing competition. While Salzburg was dominant in the first round and defeated the SC Dornbirn 6-0, the Tyroleans were also successful in their games and defeated the SC IMSt 3-0

The upcoming round of 16 will not only be a yardstick for the performance of the WSG Tyrol, but also show to what extent the team can insist. Semlic remains optimistic and relies on the fact that the players are able to bring the necessary "energy" to the pitch that they need to successfully pass this challenge.

For those who miss the game, the next rounds in the ÖFB Cup are already being planned, the quarter-finals will take place between January 31 and February 2, 2025, followed by the semi-finals in April. The final will be held in Klagenfurt on May 1, 2025. So the tension remains high!

also take a look at the voices of other coaches in the run -up to the exciting duel, because the analysis of the opponents plays a decisive role in preparing for such games. How FC Red Bull Salzburg in turn reacts to the WSG Tirol remains to be seen.

A comprehensive report on this encounter and further information can be found here .