Ghanaian Teenager Edmund Baidoo Shines with First Goal for Salzburg in Cup Victory

In an electrifying debut, Ghanaian teenager Edmund Baidoo netted his first goal for Red Bull Salzburg, leading his team to a resounding 4-0 victory over Wiener Viktoria in the Austrian OFB Cup on Wednesday.

The 18-year-old forward made a remarkable entrance into senior football, demonstrating his skills and poise against the lower-division team. Salzburg wasted no time establishing dominance, with French midfielder Lucas Gourna-Douath scoring just 34 seconds into the match—almost setting a record for the fastest goal in the tournament.

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Baidoo doubled the lead in the 36th minute, displaying sharp instincts as he reacted swiftly to head in a rebound after his initial shot was saved by the goalkeeper. His goal put Salzburg ahead 2-0, further solidifying his role in the match.

Wiener Viktoria’s Franz Sinner added to the scoreline with an own goal, making it 3-0, before substitute Karim Konate wrapped up the scoring in the 85th minute with a well-placed shot from a precise cross delivered by Hendry Blank.

Recently transferred from Norwegian club Sogndal Fotball, Baidoo’s impressive performance in his first match with Salzburg highlights his potential to become a key player for the team as he embarks on this new chapter in his career.