SC Imst Falls to TSV Hartberg in Austrian Cup First Round

Imst, Austria — July 26, 2026 — TSV Hartberg advanced to the second round of the Austrian Cup with a comfortable 3-1 victory over lower‑league side SC Imst at the Stadion Imst. Despite a spirited performance from the hosts, the class of the Bundesliga side ultimately told.

Hartberg dominated possession from the start and took the lead in the 18th minute when midfielder Tobias Kainz drilled a low shot into the corner after a short corner routine. Imst responded well and levelled in the 33rd minute: striker Daniel Zikmund poked home a loose ball after a goalmouth scramble.

The equaliser galvanised the underdogs, but Hartberg's quality began to show after the break. In the 59th minute, Hartberg captain Jürgen Heil regained the lead with a powerful header from a cross. Then, in the 76th minute, substitute Dario Tadić sealed the win, cutting inside from the left and curling a beautiful effort into the far post.

SC Imst pushed for a dramatic equaliser in the final ten minutes, but Hartberg's defense held firm. The Austrian second‑tier side Imst can take pride in their performance, having given a Bundesliga opponent a genuine scare.

Hartberg now await the draw for the next round, where they will hope for a home tie against another lower‑division side. For Imst, the focus returns to their Regionalliga campaign.