WAC confidently dominates Cup opener

A successful start to the season for WAC.

The favorites won their first-round UNIQA ÖFB Cup away match against FC Lauterach from the Regionalliga West with a 5-1 score.

Lauterach with the first chance

Initially, however, the Bundesliga side struggled. The home team's defense was compact, leaving few gaps for WAC, who had significantly more possession.

In the 18th minute, it was the underdog who had the first good chance. Matkovic appeared dangerously in front of Gütlbauer, who nevertheless saved his team from an early deficit. The same situation repeated itself shortly after (21st minute).

WAC then became more dangerous and was rewarded for the first time in the 27th minute. Wohlmuth found Vrioni with a cross, who headed in to make it 1-0.

Schabauer scores brace

Just four minutes later, Schabauer broke through. He also scored with a header from close range to make it 2-0 and added the 3-0 just before halftime (38th minute). Basic was able to clear towards the center against Vrioni, but the two-goal scorer was waiting there and only had to tap it in.

Just seconds after the restart, WAC already had another chance through substitute Karamoko. After spectacular ball control, he narrowly missed the target.

Grabic scores consolation goal

Lauterach then became more dangerous again. Dietrich was denied by Gütlbauer, but Grabic broke through a few seconds later and scored to make it 1-3 (56th minute).

WAC didn't let that stand. Avdijaj missed the goal several times from good positions.

After several missed chances, Karamoko finally made it 4-1 (75th minute). Vrioni added the 5-1 five minutes later.

Thus, WAC confidently advanced to the next round.