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GAK fails in the ÖFB Cup: Bregenz surprises with a 2-1 win
The GAK failed in the ÖFB Cup round of 16 against Schwarz-Weiß Bregenz 1:2. An early goal and a late turnaround ensure Graz's surprising defeat.
GAK fails in the ÖFB Cup: Bregenz surprises with a 2-1 win
There was an unexpected turn of events in the ÖFB Cup when GAK was eliminated in the round of 16 against second division club Schwarz-Weiß Bregenz. This result surprises many as GAK is usually considered the favorite.
The game took place in Bregenz, where Graz had difficulties from the start. GAK conceded their first goal in the seventh minute, which increased the pressure on the team. Even though the Graz team showed an improvement in their performance in the second half, they only managed to equalize through Daniel Maderner in the 76th minute.
After the compensatory action
However, the hope for a turnaround was short-lived. Just three minutes after the equalizer, Mario Vucenovic scored the decisive goal for Bregenz, which finally catapulted the GAK out of the competition. This quick reaction from Bregenz shows their team spirit and the determination they showed in the game.
The GAK will now have to analyze the reasons for this early departure. The fact that they lost to a lower-class opponent raises questions and will certainly be a topic of conversation in the coming days.
This setback is bitter for GAK, which plays in the Bundesliga. The team has the potential to stay in this competition for longer, but it seems as if the expectations were sometimes too high. It remains to be seen how the players and coaches will adapt to this setback.
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