Women's cup journey ends with final defeat
TL;DR
FC Red Bull Salzburg Women lost 0-1 to FK Austria Vienna in the Austrian Women's Cup Final. The match featured a record crowd and marked Salzburg's first cup final appearance as runners-up.
Key points
- FC Red Bull Salzburg Women lost 0-1 to FK Austria Vienna
- The match had a record crowd for an Austrian Women's Cup Final
- Schiechtl scored the only goal in the 52nd minute
- Salzburg finished as cup runners-up in their debut season
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Women's cup journey ends with final defeat
Narrow loss to best team in land
FC Red Bull Salzburg Women 0-1 FK Austria Vienna (H/T:0-0). Goal: Schiechtl (52')
Our valiant efforts went unrewarded. We lost 0-1 to FK Austria Vienna in front of a record crowd for an Austrian Women's Cup Final at the Wiener Sport-Club stadium, conceding a goal from a set piece. This leaves our FC Red Bull Salzburg Women as cup runners-up in their debut season.
Match summary
The Viennese side, still undefeated in domestic football, started this 50th Austrian Women's Cup Final with more energy. Uka had an early effort with a shot on the turn that was followed by a series of headers from the Violets. Other efforts from Wenninger and Weilharter, who was offside, were kept out by our defence.
Our defensive efforts after this initial onslaught ebbed as the first half progressed. Only Aldina Hamzic had to make a noteworthy intervention before half-time, intervening against Weilharter.
Our aim for the second half had to be to create more decisive chances on the transition. Initially, however, it was Austria who were again on the front foot. After Pfattner's shot hit the crossbar and Weilharter's following a corner had been dangerous, the moment came: Schiechtl gained aerial dominance after one of their countless corner kicks, heading the ball home for a 1-0 lead (52').
Undeterred, our girls now ventured forward more often. After a combination play, Greta Spinn, set up by Emelie Kobler, tested goalkeeper Pal – for our best chance at the Wiener Sport-Club ground. This was partly because, in the final stages, it was Austria who came closest to a second goal and, thanks to a lapse in concentration by Fischer and her subsequent denying of a goalscoring opportunity (90+2'), ended the match with a numerical advantage. This, however, became merely a footnote, as it was all over shortly afterwards. Our unprecedented cup run ended with a disappointing final defeat.
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Although we lost the game, I am still incredibly proud of my team. The way we played, the approach we took to the match, how we overcame the difficult phases, and the way we fought – that is truly exceptional and speaks volumes about our development. Pride is the overriding emotion. This game will give us all the motivation we need for the final championship round matches!
Dusan Pavlovic
Line-up & substitutions
**FC Red Bull Salzburg Women:**Fischer – Illinger, Hamzic, Schirmbrand, L. Spinn (86. Pamminger) – Orkic © (79. D’Angelo), Grabovac (60. Wienerroither), Grünwald, G. Spinn (86. Gierzinger) – Crnoja, Kobler (79. Krassnig)
**FK Austria Vienna:**Pal – Wenninger ©, Schiechtl, Kirchberger – Pfattner, Weiss, Schöffel, Weilharter – Skorvankova (72. Strode), Triendl (90.+4 Schneeberger), Uka (80. Sisic)
Yellow cards: Hamzic (34./Foul), Grabovac (37./Foul), Orkic (68./Foul)
Red card: Fischer (90.+2/Denying scoring opportunity)
Attendance: 4.600
Referee: Olivia Tschon
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Q&A
What was the final score of the Austrian Women's Cup Final?
The final score was FC Red Bull Salzburg Women 0, FK Austria Vienna 1.
Who scored the only goal in the Austrian Women's Cup Final?
The only goal was scored by Schiechtl in the 52nd minute.
What significance did the match have for FC Red Bull Salzburg Women?
This match was significant as it marked FC Red Bull Salzburg Women's debut season in the cup, where they finished as runners-up.
