ÖFB Cup: Austria and Hartberg are in a good mood

In Vienna, the regional Retz division initially defended well against Austria, but a double blow from Maximilian Sax (44th) and Christoph Monschein (48th) shortly before and after the break put Stöger-Elf on the path to victory. The other goals were scored by Benedikt Pichler (76th), Bright Edomwonyi (87th) and Manprit Sarkaria (90th). The club had decided against the spectators, although 1,250 fans would have been admitted.

“I think you saw in which direction we want to develop our game,” Stöger said after the game in an interview with ORF. “Retz was very good for a state league club. There were some good things about him. For us, as coaches, it was good to see the ideas materialize. But of course we still have a long way to go. We still have to perfect some things when we are in possession and against the ball. “

“Violet” initially lacks power

For Stöger, Austria’s master builder in 2013, it was the first competitive game since he took over as head coach in addition to the post of General Manager Sport. The 54-year-old helped 19-year-old Niels Hahn in central midfield to make his competitive debut in the starting lineup, which included Markus Suttner, who returned after five years in Germany and England. Although the Viennese had much more play, they hardly found any convincing chances before the break.

Sebastian Wimmer missed the best chance (39), before Sax scored the first goal. Sarkaria did the preparatory work for the next two doors. A copy of the 23-year-old landed in Monschein shortly after the break. The forward, who could make his ÖFB debut in the next international matches against Norway and Romania, prevailed in the career duel and scored.

With another shot from Monschein, Retz goalkeeper Sebastián Bacher showed a strong save (70). With a Sarkaria Stanglpass, which Pichler used from a close range, he felt powerless. In the end, Pichler first played selflessly for Edomwonyi, then Sarkaria sank a free throw into the lower right corner.

“We combined and we moved well”

“We implemented well what we tested with the technical team. We matched and moved well, ”Austria striker Monschein said in an interview with ORF. “The class difference was clearly visible in the second half. The Retz goalkeeper was very good, ”said the 27-year-old forward. Retz captain Matthias Gabler was satisfied despite the heavy defeat. “It was a great experience playing in a stadium like this, unfortunately in front of empty stands. I think we were able to upset Austria, especially in the first half. The five goals are too many, but we can leave the stadium with our heads held high, ”said the 31-year-old.

Hartberg drives Dornbirner SV

European Cup holder Hartberg, who celebrated a 7-0 win over Dornbirner SV in Altach, had no trouble. Hartberg missed in the first round on penalties at Wiener Viktoria last year. This time, Markus Schopp’s team didn’t let anything get off to a good start.

After yellow-red for Sercan Altuntas, the underdog was outnumbered for over an hour. The goals for the Styrian guests were scored by Dario Tadic (14th), Lukas Ried (36th), Felix Luckeneder (43rd, 64th), Manfred Gollner (55th), Jürgen Heil (73rd) and Rakowitz (84th °).). Tadic also missed a penalty in the 22nd minute.

Uniqa-ÖFB-Cup, first round

Sunday:

Dornbirner SV – Hartberg 0: 7 (0: 3)

Altach

Goals: Tadic (14th), Ried (36th), Luckeneder (43th), Gollner (55th), Luckeneder (64th), Heil (73rd), Rakowitz (84th)

Yellow-red: Altuntas (27./Dornbirn)

Note: Tadic (Hartberg) missed a penalty (22nd).

Austria Vienna – Retz 4: 0 (1: 0)

Vienna

Tore: Sax (44.), Monschein (48.), Pichler (76.), Edomwonyi (87.)

Rapid – St. Johann / Pongau 5.30 pm

Vienna, live on ORF1

GAK – Seekirchen 6 pm

Graz

Blau-Weiss Linz – Wiener Linien 7 pm

Linz

Called out:

Schwaz – Hohenems

Schwaz