Rapid Vienna needs a win in the eighth match against Sturm Graz to stay in contention today
Austrian Cup Quarter-Finals Set to Deliver High Drama
The Austrian Cup is gearing up for some exciting action, as the quarter-finals are just around the corner. One of the highly anticipated matches will be the West derby between Austria Lustenau and TSV Hartberg, scheduled for a 7:00 PM kick-off.
Meanwhile, Rapid Wien, currently leading the league with five wins out of six games, will face SV Oberwart in a bid to advance to the next round. The coach of Rapid Vienna, Peter Stöger, aims for a dominant display to help his team reach the quarter-finals of the Austrian Cup.
The draw has paired Sturm Graz with FC Blau-Weiß Linz for the Austrian Cup quarter-finals. Sturm Graz, who have already advanced to the quarter-finals, defeated SC Röthis with a score of 2:0. Filip Rozga and Maurice Malone scored the goals for Sturm Graz in the 26th and 90th minutes respectively. Jon Gorenc Stankovic, who returned from a shoulder injury, played for Sturm Graz in the match.
Defending champions Salzburg will face WSG Tirol, while the WAC and Austria Klagenfurt will clash in the Kärnten derby. The ultimate goal for all teams involved in the Austrian Cup is to battle for the coveted trophy in the Klagenfurt final on May 1, 2025.
The Austrian Cup quarter-finals promise high drama, with several Bundesliga clashes. The Informstadion is sold out for the match between league leaders Rapid Wien and SV Oberwart, making it a significant event for the regional league side. ORF Sport+'s live broadcast underscores the importance of tonight's cup action.
An early cup exit for Rapid against a lower-league side would be a significant setback for the ambitious team. A win for Rapid Wien would set up a clash with SV Stripfing. The answer to whether Rapid can live up to their favorites' tag will be revealed at 7:00 PM from Burgenland.
The quality of matches increases early on in the Austrian Cup due to direct duels between favorites. The stage is set for an exciting quarter-final round, with each team aiming to secure their place in the semi-finals and ultimately, the Klagenfurt final.
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