Austrian Cup Draw: LASK faces Kalsdorf, Rapid meets Wienerberg
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- Austrian football clubs learned their opponents for the first round of the ÖFB-Cup.
- Defending champions LASK will play Kalsdorf, while Rapid faces Wienerberg 1921.
- All first-division teams will play away matches in the opening round, scheduled for July 24-26.
The Austrian Football Association Cup (ÖFB-Cup) has drawn the matchups for its first round, pitting top-tier clubs against lower-league opponents. Defending champions LASK are set to face Styrian regional league side Kalsdorf. Meanwhile, prominent clubs like Rapid Wien will play Ostliga newcomers Wienerberg 1921, and Austria Wien will host Wiener Sport-Club, with both Vienna-based teams playing at home.
Other notable pairings include Sturm Graz being drawn against Seekirchen and RB Salzburg facing Oberwart. This opening round, scheduled to take place from July 24 to 26, will see all first-division teams competing away from home. The draw sets the stage for the initial phase of the national cup competition, where upsets are often a possibility.
Last year's finalists, Altach, have been drawn against Leobendorf. The cup competition is a significant event in Austrian football, offering a chance for clubs across different tiers to compete for national silverware.
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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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