ÖFB-Cup: TSV Hartberg meets Austria Lustenau in the round of 16 in the round of 16

ÖFB-Cup: TSV Hartberg meets Austria Lustenau in the round of 16 in the round of 16

In the ÖFB Cup round of 16, there is an exciting duel between TSV Hartberg and the second division club Austria Lustenau. The Eastern Styrians have recently shown an impressive form and were able to win four of their last five games. You are relying on your goal machine Patrik Mijic, whose performance is currently in the best condition.

The game will take place on Tuesday at 7 p.m., and coach Manfred Schmid will lead his team on this first cup test. Hartberg has stabilized in the Bundesliga and the team has already fought for sixth place. In contrast, the balance of the Vorarlbergs does not seem to be optimal. They were only able to win three out of eleven games and, with eight draws, are the team with the most draws in the league. This did not meet the expectations of the fans. However, the defensive from Lustenau conceded only six goals conceded this season, and the team is strong in the defense game.

hopes for the cup success

Hartberg has so far no nakedness has been given in the course of the cup. The association celebrated clear victories against Bischofshofen (11: 1) and Lafnitz (6: 0). Mijic, who has already scored five goals in the previous course of the Cup and the league, is optimistic: "We want to win again against Lustenau," said the 25-year-old Kroate, who only changed from NK Rogaska zu Hartberg in the summer. He feels comfortable in the team and emphasizes that the team performance is a priority.

It will also be challenging for Hartberg because last season they failed in the round of 16 at the Salzburgers in the penalty shootout. Meanwhile, Lustenau has not been able to survive in the round of the last 16 since its final participation in 2020. As part of the competition, numerous other games will also take place on Wednesday, in which ten first division clubs compete, including Red Bull Salzburg against WSG Tirol and Sturm Graz against Blau-Weiß Linz.

The encounter between Hartberg and Lustenau promises exciting moments and could be the directional for both teams this season, not only to be successful in the cup, but also to draw motivation for the upcoming league encounters.