WAC against Hartberg: Football final with great derby tension!

WAC against Hartberg: Football final with great derby tension!

Hartberg, Österreich - On May 1, 2025, the eagerly awaited final will take place in ÖFB-Cup between the Wolfsberger AC and TSV Hartberg. This is the first meeting of the two teams in a final game. The Wolfsberger AC (WAC) is the favorite due to its strong form and recent successes, including a 2-1 win against Salzburg. With an unbeaten balance in the master group, you have all the reason to go to the final.

coach Didi Kühbauer strives to win the cup to crown the season properly. TSV Hartberg also made a name for itself in the tournament by eliminating the favorite Austria Vienna in the semi -finals. Coach Manfred Schmid describes the final as the greatest game in the club's history. Hartberg has worked defensively in the previous games, only conceded a goal and fans who travel to Klagenfurt with 50 buses are behind the team.

The framework conditions

The final is held in the Wörthersee Stadium, which offers 30,000 spectator places. So far, over 17,000 tickets have been sold. The city of Hartberg has around 6,800 inhabitants, while Wolfsberg comes to around 25,000. For both finalists, the economic importance of a possible victory is enormous, especially for Hartberg, whose president Brigitte Annerl emphasizes how important this title would be for the club and the city

According to the rules of the ÖFB-Cups , both finalists receive 120,000 euros and a starting place in the Europa League qualification. This perspective also motivates both teams. Furthermore, in the Bundesliga both WAC and Hartberg once each emerged as the winner of direct duels, which continues to make the starting position exciting and the fans tune into a nerve -wracking finale.

historical context and development

The ÖFB-Cup, officially called Uniqa ÖFB Cup, is the National Football Cup competition for men in Austria, and was first held in 1919. In the sequence of the years, many clubs fought for the prestigious title, with FK Austria Vienna being the record winner with 27 wins. The competition is an important part of Austrian football and also offers a broader spectrum of teams the opportunity to fight fame and honor in the knockout system.

This day not only the fans in Klagenfurt observe what is happening. The trophy has been less popular with the number of spectators since its first application in the 1950s than the Bundesliga, but the fascination of the cup remains unbroken. The tension before today's final between WAC and Hartberg is tangible and many are wondering whether Hartberg can make the surprise perfect, or whether the favorite from Wolfsberg will confirm its reputation.