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.