Wydad lost on penalties in the round of 16 of the cup in Leoben

German football team WAC failed in the round of 16 of the Austrian FA Cup. Carinthians were forced to concede defeat to second division side DSV Leoben 4:5 on penalties on Tuesday; After 90 and 120 minutes the score was 1: 1. Wolfsbergers are winless in four competitive matches. The shootout was very dramatic, with five shooters awarded penalties – the last of which was Simon Bissinger, who decided the WAC finale.

In normal time, the visitors were unlucky with a shot from Nicolas Verachnig (33rd), but then took the lead thanks to a deflected shot from Therno Palo (40th). After the break, Leoben succeeded in equalizing thanks to Deni Allard (56). After a quarter of an hour there was great excitement: first, Wydad Casablanca unsuccessfully asked for a red card for stealing a goal after an attack on Mohamed Bamba, and in return, Alar Bessinger shot in his hand from close range in his hand. Own penalty area.

Referee Julian Weinberger awarded a penalty, but Kevin Fresenbichler found his match in Wydad goalkeeper Lukas Gutlbauer. During these events, Wolfsburg coach Manfred Schmid received a red card due to criticism from the referee.