The Cup final opposed traditional rivals, both eager to win a trophy and thus save the season. The classic Vienna derby: Austria vs Rapid. Regular time ended without a winner, but Austria prevailed in the overtime and won 3-1.
Rapid (Vienna) was the big loser this season – no trophy at all.
Austria (Vienna) won the Cup, so at the end it was not so wasted season – still a Cup in their hands and beating Rapid is always sweet. Finally, it was a round record too: their 20th Austrian Cup.