Coach Christian Wegleitner...

on the 2:1 victory in the play-off semi-final in Wolfsberg:

"The team worked hard against the WAC and brought a lot of passion to the pitch. It was clear how much we wanted to achieve this goal. This win has whetted our appetite for more - and that's how we'll approach the play-off final now."

on the preparation for the play-off final against TSV Hartberg:

"I think in the home game against Hartberg (note: 3:1 win for Austria on 10 February) we showed where one or two of the vulnerabilities of our opponents lie, who are playing a great season. We know Hartberg's strengths and weaknesses and will go into this clash as well prepared as possible, with two teams who really want to play football. That's why I'm hoping for an attractive match with a result that suits all of us at Austria."

Manfred Fischer...

on the last two games against BW Linz and the WAC:

"What will be necessary is that we show our joy of playing football again. The lads are prepared to suffer - that's what fascinated me most against the WAC. If we can do that again against Hartberg, then we have a good chance."

on the play-off final against Hartberg:

"It speaks in our favour that we're in a good mood and have regained our confidence in the last two games. We have enough quality in our team and certainly don't need to hide in this game. Our goal has to be to give our fans back the energy they've given us all year with their support."

Personnel news

Reinhold Ranftl is absent due to illness. Lucas Galvao is still ill and has not been able to train so far. Apart from the long-term injuries to Ziad El Sheiwi, Marko Raguž and Flo Wustinger, all players are ready for action.