In a stunning Austrian Cup semi-final upset, Rheindorf Altach defeated Red Bull Salzburg 0-1 at the Red Bull Arena on March 5, 2026, to advance to the final. The underdogs from Vorarlberg produced a heroic defensive display and scored a late winner to dethrone the dominant cup holders on their own pitch. The match process was defined by Salzburg's relentless pressure and Altach's resolute defending, with the home side hitting the woodwork and being denied by a series of superb saves. Against the run of play, Altach launched a counter-attack in the final ten minutes, and a composed finish sent the traveling supporters into delirium. The focus point was the monumental performance of Altach's goalkeeper, who was named man of the match for a string of world-class saves to keep the scores level. This historic result ended Salzburg's long reign in the competition and propelled Altach into a rare cup final, a monumental achievement for the club. The Salzburg manager conceded his team was not clinical enough, while the jubilant Altach coach hailed it as the greatest night in the club's history. The starting XIs saw Salzburg field their typical attacking lineup, but they were ultimately frustrated by a perfectly executed defensive game plan.