Sturm Graz HubSturm Graz has been eliminated from the Austrian Cup quarterfinals by Altach. The team lost 1-3 after extra time.
What happened?
The match began with a farewell ceremony for Fabio Ingolitsch and Paul Koller by Altach president Peter Pfanner and sports director Philipp Netzer. After that, there were no highlights to see, but many tackles and missed passes. It wasn't until the end of the first half that the game became more exciting.
Altach takes the lead
The Altach lead came shortly after the restart. Lukas Jäger was fouled in the penalty area and Patrick Greil scored the penalty kick in the rebound. Sturm Graz could only become more active after conceding the goal.
The equalizer and the defeat
A header from Tomi Horvat, which was saved by Altach goalkeeper Dejan Stojanovic, was the highlight for a long time. The 1-1 equalizer came out of nowhere and was thanks to two recently substituted players. Sturm Graz then had to suffer another setback - Tim Oermann was sent off after a tackle with Marlon Mustapha. After a cross from Mohamed Ouedraogo, Srdan Hrstic scored with a header to make it 2-1.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 1st place in the Bundesliga |
| Points | 38 points |
| Goals | 33 goals scored, 26 goals conceded |
| Last result | Sturm Graz 2-0 Rapid Vienna (2026-05-17) |
| Recent form | 4 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses (in the last 5 games) |
The current situation
Sturm Graz leads the Bundesliga with 38 points and has a good chance of winning the title. The defeat in the Cup quarterfinals is a setback, but the team must now focus on the league.
