Historic first win: Austria Lustenau throws out the storm 3:2 3:2

SC Austria Lustenau eliminated SK Sturm Graz from the Austrian Cup quarterfinals with a 3:2 victory at the Sun Minimal Arena. The result stands as the first win for the Vorarlberg club against their Styrian rivals in club history. Sturm Graz entered the match without head coach Fabio Ingolitsch, who was suspended, and suffered a difficult start. Lenn Jastremski headed the home side into a 1:0 lead in the 16th minute following a cross from Gmeiner. Dominik Weixelbraun extended the advantage to 2:0 in the 26th minute with a long-range strike. Sturm Graz responded before halftime. Petar Petrovic scored the equalizer’s precursor goal in the 35th minute, heading in a free kick delivered by Luis Balbo to make it 2:1. In the second half, Jastremski struck again in the 65th minute, capitalizing on a deflected pass to restore the two-goal margin at 3:1. Simon Seidl pulled one back for the visitors in the 80th minute, reducing the deficit to 3:2. The final minutes remained tense. Petrovic missed a chance to level the score from close range in the 85th minute. Austria Lustenau also failed to convert several counter-attack opportunities during the chaotic closing phase. Despite the pressure, the home team held onto the narrow lead to secure the historic upset. The defeat ends Sturm Graz’s campaign in the competition. The match took place on October 29, 2026. The loss prompted strong emotional reactions from the Graz squad, with players describing the elimination as painful. The specific tactical adjustments made by the suspended coach were not detailed in available reports. The crowd atmosphere at the venue contributed to the intense nature of the contest. No further disciplinary actions were reported beyond the initial coaching suspension. The teams will continue their respective league schedules following this cup exit.