Lustenau 1-4 FC Kitzbühel: Kitzbühel Cruise with Dominant Display

At the Reichshofstadion, FC Kitzbühel produced a powerful away performance to knock Lustenau out of the Austrian Cup with a convincing 4-1 victory. The visitors were in control from the opening minutes and rarely looked troubled.

FC Kitzbühel opened the scoring in the 11th minute. A corner kick was met by a looping header from David Oberortner, who outjumped the Lustenau defense to guide the ball into the net. Lustenau attempted to respond but lacked precision in the final third. Kitzbühel doubled their lead just past the half-hour mark: a swift break saw Mario Kapfer drive a low shot past the Lustenau goalkeeper from the edge of the area.

Lustenau’s Brief Comeback Falls Short

Just after the hour mark, Lustenau found a lifeline. A moment of individual brilliance from winger Patrick Miesenberger saw him cut inside from the left and unleash a curling effort that hit the inside of the post and went in. The home fans roared, sensing a possible turnaround.

But FC Kitzbühel showed composure. Within ten minutes, they restored their two-goal advantage. A defensive error from Lustenau allowed Thomas Hölzl to nip in and slot home. Any remaining hope was dashed in the 83rd minute when Kürsat Günes added a fourth with a close-range finish after a free kick was not cleared.

The final scoreline reflected Kitzbühel’s dominance. They created numerous chances and managed the game expertly. Lustenau, meanwhile, will focus on their league campaign after exiting the cup.