A Thrilling Cup Match
Final! LASK Knocks Ried Out in Overtime
LASK prevailed 2-1 in extra time (1-1, 0-0) against SV Ried in Wednesday’s Upper Austrian semifinal of the ÖFB Cup—and will now face Altach on May 1 in a bid to win their first title in 61 years.
Lukas Kacavenda, who had come on as a substitute shortly before, scored the decisive header in the 108th minute. Fabian Rossdorfer had put Ried ahead in the 49th minute, but Samuel Adeniran equalized for Dietmar Kühbauer’s side just a minute and a half later.
LASK, which has only won the Cup once before—in the 1965 double-winning season—last reached the final five years ago. SCR Altach will be the opponent in Klagenfurt on May 1. The Vorarlberg side prevailed in their semifinal against Red Bull Salzburg. The Linz-based team is also competing for the league title in the Bundesliga’s championship group.
Rieder more than a match
The match had been called off two weeks ago due to heavy fog. Ried, considered the underdogs, got off to a much better start in the emotionally charged derby. In front of a sold-out crowd of 7,336, the Innviertler earned numerous set pieces and throw-ins, where they tried to play to their strengths. This strategy would carry through the entire game. However, Maximilian Senft’s team initially had their best chances from open play. Philipp Pomer shot well over the goal from a good position (13th minute), then LASK goalkeeper Lukas Jungwirth successfully blocked a shot from Antonio van Wyk (25th minute).
LASK struggled with their opponents’ high-pressure play. For the Linz side, Sascha Horvath had returned to the starting lineup, and Joao Tornich was once again available in central defense. Up front, Sasa Kalajdzic, who had returned to the ÖFB squad, was expected to shine as a playmaker. Kalajdzic impressed in this role. Just under half an hour in, he played a pass to strike partner Adeniran, who hit the post from a tight angle. Less than two minutes later, Adeniran found Kalajdzic, who, however, only managed to hit the foot of Ried’s goalkeeper Andreas Leitner.
In an entertaining match, the ball also found its way into the LASK net once in the first half. The goal was rightly disallowed, as Nikki Havenaar used excessive physical force in an aerial duel with Jungwirth. Adeniran continued to be a tough nut to crack for Ried. The burly American striker repeatedly powered his way dangerously into the opponent’s penalty area, but lacked the vision to find his teammates. After the halftime whistle, Kasper Jörgensen was clearly annoyed, and Adeniran wanted to confront his teammate. Teammates had to step in to mediate.
Back-and-forth action after the break
Ried took the lead shortly after the break. On the home team’s tenth corner kick, Havenaar flicked the ball toward the center, where Kalajdzic failed to clear it. Rossdorfer sent the ball under the crossbar. The home fans’ cheers had not yet died down when the opponents responded: Kalajdzic elegantly played the ball to Adeniran with the outside of his foot, and Adeniran finished successfully one-on-one against Leitner.
Ried’s next throw-in in the attacking third once again created a flurry of activity in the Linz penalty area. Kingstone Mutandwa’s shot was blocked (54th minute). SVR had regained the upper hand. In the 68th minute, Michael Sollbauer’s header rattled the crossbar behind Jungwirth—once again, Havenaar had flicked on a throw-in with his head. The match was heading toward extra time when Ried’s fans erupted in celebration. Havenaar rose high again following a free kick, and Oliver Steurer headed it into the net (88th minute). However, after a VAR review, the goal was disallowed due to Havenaar being in a razor-thin offside position. After 90 minutes, the match once again ended in a draw between the two teams.
“Joker” rises decisively
Ried remained the more active side, with Tornich successfully blocking a shot on goal by Mutandwa. But it was LASK who scored. Kacavenda, who had come on as a substitute five minutes earlier, headed a cross from Usor toward the goal, and Havenaar deflected the ball decisively. Ried’s efforts to equalize were unsuccessful. Jonas Mayer shot over the goal after the final corner kick in the 123rd minute. The Innviertler will have to wait a little longer for their third cup victory.
SV Ried – LASK 1–2 after extra time (1–1, 0–0)
Ried, BWT X Upper Austrian Arena
7,336 spectators (sold out), Referee Gishamer.
Goals:
1:0 (49.) Rossdorfer
1:1 (50.) Adeniran
1-2 (108') Kacavenda
Ried: Leitner – Havenaar, Sollbauer, Steurer – Bajic (118. Wernitznig), Maart, Rasner (84. Mayer), Pomer – Rossdorfer (87. Bajlicz) – Mutandwa (106. Kiedl), Van Wyk (102. Boguo)
LASK: Jungwirth – Mbuyamba, Tornich, Andrade – Bogarde – Jörgensen (91. Flecker), Lang (61. Usor/121. Cisse), Horvath (103. Kacavenda), Bello – Kalajdzic, Adeniran
Yellow cards: Rasner, Van Wyk, Kiedl, Senft (coach) and Usor, Adeniran, Bello
Final on May 1 in Klagenfurt: LASK – SCR Altach
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