SV Ried and LASK Linz played out a 1-1 draw in the Austrian Cup on March 19, 2026, a result that sets up a tense replay or sees the tie decided by extra time and penalties depending on the competition's format. The match was a competitive affair between two sides from different tiers of Austrian football. LASK Linz, the top-flight club, took the lead in the first half through a penalty after a handball was spotted by the referee. SV Ried, showing great spirit, fought back and earned their equalizer in the 70th minute with a powerful strike from a counter-attack. Both teams had chances to win it late on, but the goalkeepers made crucial saves to keep the scores level. The draw is a commendable result for SV Ried against higher-league opposition. The Ried coach expressed pride in his team's performance against a strong opponent.