Brunold takes St. Pölten to the final: spectacular victory in the cup semi-finals!

Brunold takes St. Pölten to the final: spectacular victory in the cup semi-finals!

In the semi-finals of the SPORTLAND 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 1-0 with a goal from Melanie Brunnthaler in the 28th minute. However, after half-time, Vienna turned the game around with two quick goals from Magdalena Rukavina and Annalena Wucher in just six minutes, giving them a 2-1 lead in the 55th minute.

But St. Pölten fought back. Sarah Mattner equalized in the 80th minute, and in the exciting stoppage time Carina Brunold secured the decisive victory with two goals (90th + 2nd and 90th + 4th minute). This ensured the team made it to the final, which took place on May 24th in Wr. Neustadt will take place. There they meet Vienna Austria, who beat Salzburg 2-0 in the other semi-final.

Lineup and goal statistics

St. Pölten's line-up 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 – 28. Minute
• Sarah Mattner – 80. Minute
• Carina Brunold – 90. + 2. Minute
• Carina Brunold – 90. + 4. Minute

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

This season, the teams are fighting not only for the championship title, but also for participation in the UEFA Women's Champions League, which is a worthwhile goal for many players and clubs. Women's football in Austria has gained popularity in recent years and is enjoying growing spectatorship.

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

For further information and pictures about the cup games, please see the photo gallery Sports report.

For a detailed overview of the ÖFB Women's Bundesliga and its history, please visit the page at Wikipedia.

Finally reported Vienna.at about St. Pölten's recent successes and the challenges that await them in the upcoming final.