Brunold brings St. Pölten to the final: Spectacular victory in the Cup semi-final!

Brunold brings St. Pölten to the final: Spectacular victory in the Cup semi-final!

In the semi -finals of the sports country Lower Austria Cup, which took place on March 30, 2025 in the NV Arena, the Spusu SKN St. Pölten Rush won 4-2 against First Vienna FC 1894. St. Pölten took the lead through a goal by Melanie Brunnthaler in the 28th minute. After half -time, however, Vienna turned the game with two fast goals from Magdalena Rukavina and Annalena Wucher within just six minutes, so they led 2-1 in the 55th minute.

but St. Pölten fought back. In the 80th minute, Sarah Mattner achieved the equalization, and in the exciting added time, Carina Brunold provided two goals (90th + 2nd and 90th + 4. minute) for the decisive victory. This secured the team to enter the final, which on May 24th in Wr. Neustadt will take place. There they meet the Viennese Austria, which prevailed 2-0 against the Salzburg women in the other semi -final.

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The list of St. Pölten was: D'Angelo (64th Krizaj), Balog (64th Brunold), Klein, Touon, Wenger, Mattner, Brunnthaler, Hillebrand, Mikolajová (82nd Makovec), Zver (82nd Schumacher). Overall, the goal scorers for St. Pölten scored:

• Melanie Brunnthaler - 28th minute
• Sarah Mattner - 80th minute
• Carina Brunold - 90. + 2nd minute
• Carina Brunold - 90. + 4. Minute

The ÖFB women's Bundesliga, the highest division in Austrian women's football, has a long history that started in 1972 with the first direction by the Vienna Football Association. Since the takeover by the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB) in 1982, the league has continued to develop and currently has ten teams. It usually extends from August/September to May/June with a total of 18 match days. St. Pölten is the current master and has already won nine titles, while USC Landhaus Vienna and SV Neulengbach with 12 titles are the record winners.

This season, the teams not only fight for the championship title, but also to participate in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, which is a desirable goal for many players. Women's football in Austria has gained popularity in recent years and enjoys growing viewers.

The final of the Lower Austria Cup sports country is eagerly awaited, where the Spusu SKN St. Pölten Rush will meet the Viennese Austria. The pressure to defend the title and continue to take a top position in Austrian women's football will be great. The upcoming event promises to be an exciting duel.

For more information and pictures about the games of the cup, we refer to the photo gallery at Sportreport .

For a detailed overview of the ÖFB Frauen-Bundesliga and its history, please visit the page at Wikipedia.

Finally, vienna.at about the recent success of St. Pölten and the challenges that are waiting for you in the upcoming final.