FC Red Bull Salzburg Women Advances with a Convincing 8-0 Win
In a dazzling display of skill and teamwork, the FC Red Bull Salzburg Women triumphed over FC Sohm Alberschwende, dominating the match with an 8-0 scoreline. The fixture, part of the ÖFB Women’s Cup, saw Salzburg move smoothly into the round of 16, showcasing their prowess against the Vorarlberg League champions.
Match Overview
The match, held at the Alberschwende sports ground, attracted over 500 fans, who witnessed a commanding first competitive outing for Salzburg under the guidance of coach Dusan Pavlovic. The team took control early, with Greta Spinn netting the opener just three minutes in.
Following Spinn’s initial goal, Vina Crnoja, Aldina Hamzic, and Sara Grabovac each contributed to build an unassailable 4-0 lead by halftime. After the break, the team continued to dominate. Greta Spinn scored her second goal in the 49th minute, indicating the team’s relentless attack.
The scoring continued with Tina Krassnig adding a goal in the 72nd minute, and Emelie Kobler sealing the victory with two late strikes in the 88th and 90th minutes. The goals came from both set pieces and quick counterattacks, exemplifying the attacking strategy deployed by the team throughout the match.
Key Match Details
- Final Score: FC Sohm Alberschwende 0 – 8 FC Red Bull Salzburg Women
- Half-Time Score: 0 – 4
- Goals Scored:
- Greta Spinn: 3′, 49′
- Vina Crnoja: 31′
- Aldina Hamzic: 35′
- Sara Grabovac: 37′
- Tina Krassnig: 72′
- Emelie Kobler: 88′, 90′
- Attendance: 561
- Referee: Yüksel Akyildiz
Coaching Perspective
“That was a strong team performance! We brought a high level of intensity to the pitch and maintained it throughout the 90 minutes. There can be no complaints we took such a big win. We made five substitutions in the 55th minute, and the girls who came on then put in great performances – that makes me particularly happy. Bring on the league!”
Team Line-Up
The starting eleven for FC Red Bull Salzburg Women featured:
- Goalkeeper: Fischer
- Defenders: L. Spinn, Hamzic, Schirmbrand (substituted 55. D’Angelo), Illinger (substituted 55. Krassnig)
- Midfielders: Gierzinger (substituted 55. Gragger), Grabovac, G. Spinn (substituted 55. Akrap), Grünwald
- Forwards: Kobler, Crnoja (substituted 55. Krinzinger)
Disciplinary Actions
A yellow card was issued to Akrap in the 82nd minute for unsporting behavior.
With this emphatic win, the FC Red Bull Salzburg Women look forward to their next challenge in the competition, scheduled for mid-November. The team’s performance serves as a strong statement, highlighting their ambitions for the season ahead.
