Sturm Graz is live in the ÖFB Cup match against SV Seekirchen. The match is sold out, and there will be no evening box office. 1,500 fans are expected to be present, according to Obmann Toni Feldinger. Sturm Graz coach Fabio Ingolitsch and Seekirchen trainer Mario Lapkalo live just 200 meters apart, unless the Graz coach is in the Styrian state capital.
What happens in the match?
The match between Sturm Graz and SV Seekirchen is a real cracker. While Sturm Graz last celebrated a convincing 4-0 home win in the Champions League qualification against Hearts of Midlothian (Scotland) after last year's vice-championship, Seekirchen is expecting the premiere of the newly created Regionalliga Nord this season. Whether the big differences in the match can be masked will be shown in the next 90 or 120 minutes.
Why it matters for Sturm Graz
Sturm Graz is currently in first place in the Bundesliga, 1 point ahead of Red Bull Salzburg. The team has scored 33 goals and conceded 26 (+7 goal advantage) in this season. Coach Fabio Ingolitsch must therefore ensure that his team also convinces in this match.
What comes next?
Sturm Graz's next match is on October 10 against Austria Vienna (away). Player Moses Usor is currently injured and will not be able to participate in the match.
The relationship between the coaches
Graz coach Fabio Ingolitsch and Seekirchen trainer Mario Lapkalo live just 200 meters apart. This could be an interesting scenario in the match, as the two coaches know each other personally and may also have a good relationship.
