Semifinal Match Announcement: Ronny Lebers to Face Off in ÖFB Cup Game 15
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Ever wondered what it's like to stand in the heat of the action, a seasoned announcer with a mic in hand, addressing the roaring crowd? That's the world of Ronny Leber, a man who's seen it all. With 15 straight ÖFB Cup finals under his belt, he's now set to captivate our screens once more when Wolfsberg squares off against Hartberg in Klagenfurt (5 PM, ORF 1).
From Underdogs to Giants: The Ronny Leber Journey
Even when Austrian minnows Ried and Austria Lustenau faced off in his first final back in 2011, it felt like coming full circle. But for Leber, it was an exciting new chapter, a chance to be part of the ÖFB Cup for the first time. With more than a decade's worth of impressive showdowns since then, Leber's seen it all - the unexpected, the heartbreaking, and the awe-inspiring.
The Shocking Defeats
One particularly noteworthy final? When the reigning champions and favorites, Austria, were handed a surprising defeat by regional league team Pasching. Leber recalls the moment: "The Austria players were already heading to the locker room when captain Manuel Ortlechner said, 'They've won the final, so we'll form a guard of honor for them.' It's not every day that a losing team does that for the winners."
Another gripping encounter revolved around Austria and Salzburg in 2015. A long delay ensued as Austria fans unleashed a flurry of fireworks, prompting a tense standoff between the teams. Leber, the announcer, found himself in a challenging position: "The Salzburg bench even asked me when the match would resume. That wasn't an easy situation for a stadium announcer either."
The Chaotic Final
2020 brought its own Share of chaos. With strict lockdown measures in place, only 198 people were allowed to attend, and Leber found himself commentating with a mask and isolated in a whole sector. Despite the unspectacular 5:0 win by Salzburg over Lustenau, the atmosphere was still electric. Rapid coach Barisic's visible tension as he left the field added an extra layer to the tension.
Other Passions: Boxing and Tennis
Leber's love for sports doesn't end with football. In the ring, he's a world championship ring announcer and team speaker. Off the field, he's frequently found indulging in his passion for boxing and tennis, discussing historic moments on TikTok and in upcoming videos. Soon, Leber will take his love for the sport to the USA, where he'll announce boxing events.
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Sports announcer Ronny Leber has seen many unexpected events in his career, such as when regional league team Pasching unexpectedly defeated the reigning champions Austria in a football final. In another instance, Austria fans' use of fireworks during a match against Salzburg caused a tense standoff. Despite strict lockdown measures in 2020, Leber commentated on a football final with only 198 people attending, a stark contrast to the usual roaring crowds. Apart from football, Leber is also a world championship ring announcer and team speaker in the boxing world, and he frequently discusses historical sporting moments on TikTok.
