Soccer state cup

Sorda decides the long runner-up with a brace

Marinko Sorda (left) scored Austria's winner in the final.(Bild: Tröster Andreas)

Austria Salzburg turned the Landescup match in Thalgau around in the final - 3:2! Seekirchen and Siezenheim came up with clear victories, Wals-Grünau scored three times late on. Straßwalchen had to tremble and Mittersill were knocked out.

 

Thalgau hosts Austria Salzburg - a tradition in the third round of the regional cup. After 2021 (Violett only prevailed in a penalty shoot-out) and 23 (the Flachgau side won 4:3), the third edition took place on Tuesday. And it was another tight affair.

After trailing 1:0, the home side led 2:1 until the 80th minute, when Sorda broke down Thalgau's defense and scored a brace for Austria - with "Co" Özel standing in for coach Schaider - to win 3:2 and advance to the fourth round. Wals-Grünau, another Western League club, won the Cup opener against Gneis/ASK/PSV 3-0 after four substitutions in the second half.

Salzburg league leaders Seekirchen left nothing to be desired, scoring 11:0 in Rauris. Siezenheim in Radstadt also ensured a clear lead early on. Urbanek's side had six different goalscorers in their 6-0 win. For the hosts, however, Moises, currently the top scorer in the lower division, came away empty-handed.

Straßwalchen had to go into a penalty shoot-out in Nußdorf - Walkner saw red for the home side (82') - after a 1-1 draw. In which the visitors prevailed 4:2.

Regional league leaders Mittersill fell by the wayside, stumbling to a 4-1 defeat at 2nd regional league South representatives Eben. Ten games continue today, Wednesday.

SFV-LANDESCUP, 3RD ROUND

Tuesday's games: Eben - Mittersill 4:1 (1:0), Thalgau - Austria Salzburg 2:3 (2:1), Nußdorf - Straßwalchen 3:5 n. E. (1:1, 0:1), SG Gneis/ ASK/PSV Salzburg - Wals-Grünau 0:3 (0:0), Rauris - Seekirchen 0:11 (0:4), Radstadt - Siezenheim 0:6 (0:4).