Tabakovic scores again as Salzburg cruise into Austrian Cup last 16
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At a glance
- Salzburg defeated St. Pölten 3-0 to reach the Austrian Cup round of 16 with Hartberg and GAK.
- Hartberg recorded the day’s biggest win, beating Vorwärts Steyr 4-0.
- WAC drew 1-1 at Parndorf and needed extra time to progress, while Haris Tabakovic scored again.
Haris Tabakovic scored again as Salzburg continued their straightforward march through the Austrian Cup, beating St. Pölten 3-0 on Sunday.
The title favorites produced a disciplined performance rather than a spectacular one, leading 2-0 at halftime and seeing out the match without major difficulty. The victory sent Salzburg into the round of 16 alongside Hartberg and GAK.
Hartberg delivered the biggest win of the day, defeating Vorwärts Steyr 4-0 after scoring all four goals before the break. GAK also advanced with a 2-0 victory at Kitzbühel.
WAC had the most demanding afternoon. After a 1-1 draw at Parndorf, the team had to go through extra time to secure its place in the next round. Tabakovic’s latest goal also continued a remarkable run: he now has nine goals in nine matches this season.
Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.