Rapid lined up in their familiar 4-4-2 formation. Pacult restored Salihi to the line up to partner Jelavic, the Albanian hitman had been sacrificed in last weeks 4-1-4-1 formation away to Salzburg. Branko Boskovic received the Hanappi plaudits before kick off. The midfield man had made his 100th appearance in Green White the previous week against the Red Bulls.The penaltimate Hanappi fixture of the season was a sun drenched affair, the warmer climes the city has enjoyed still very much in...

The hosts began the 293rd Vienna derby the stronger. With a sold out Horr Stadium behind them, they manufactured the first chance on seven minutes. A mere matter of minutes later the home fans celebrated the crucial opening goal: a counter attack down the right flank resulted in Jun tapping in from close range.Now with the lead the home side continued to press forwards, Vienna's second club spurned a few half chances in a game with a disrupted tempo due to listless individual mistakes from...

17,400 onlookers crammed into the Hanappi Stadium for the last home game of the season. Sturm Graz provided the oppostion for the Hütteldorfers, who sported their away kit to mark the last game. Patocka came into the heart of the back four in place of Eder, while Salihi resumed his partnership with Jelavic up front. Rapid had their first sight of goal in the 8th minute. Kulovits slid in Drazan, the wingers cross just eluding the lurking Jelavic in the middle of the box. Moments before...

The hosts began the 293rd Vienna derby the stronger. With a sold out Horr Stadium behind them, they manufactured the first chance on seven minutes. A mere matter of minutes later the home fans celebrated the crucial opening goal: a counter attack down the right flank resulted in Jun tapping in from close range.Now with the lead the home side continued to press forwards, Vienna's second club spurned a few half chances in a game with a disrupted tempo due to listless individual mistakes from...

Many stars of tomorrow were on display in this U9 event and the contrasting styles and flavours from across the continent were a joy to watch. The final was contested between Rapid and Sturm Graz after their victorious semi finals against Tottenham and Slavia Prague respectively. Rapid eventually ran out 2:0 winners in an excellent final that topped off a real feast of football. Rapid captain Steffen Hofmann was on hand to congratulate all the teams on their fantastic displays. A big thank...

Peter Pacult fielded a 4-4-2 formation for the must win trip to Burgenland. Salihi again partnered Jelavic up front to offer the necessary cutting thrust to claim the all important victory.Rapid got off to a fluent start and were rewarded in the 17th minute as Salihi put the visitors 1:0 up. Hofmann slid in Jelavic down the right wing and the Rapid striker played in a cross that biscected the Mattersburg defence perfectly, finding Salihi in plenty of space. The Albanian forward opened his...

The start of the summer saw the club once more a hive of activity, not on the pitch, but behind the scenes the wheels were already in motion. The following is a quick overview of what's been going on down in Hütteldorf:Arriving from Sturm Graz is defender Mario Sonnleitner. The 23-year-old has plenty of top flight experience behind him, despite his young age having played more the 200 times for GAK and Sturm. Mario has signed a 3-year-contract with the club and adds further steel to our...

17,400 onlookers crammed into the Hanappi Stadium for the last home game of the season. Sturm Graz provided the oppostion for the Hütteldorfers, who sported their away kit to mark the last game. Patocka came into the heart of the back four in place of Eder, while Salihi resumed his partnership with Jelavic up front. Rapid had their first sight of goal in the 8th minute. Kulovits slid in Drazan, the wingers cross just eluding the lurking Jelavic in the middle of the box. Moments before...

Many stars of tomorrow were on display in this U9 event and the contrasting styles and flavours from across the continent were a joy to watch. The final was contested between Rapid and Sturm Graz after their victorious semi finals against Tottenham and Slavia Prague respectively. Rapid eventually ran out 2:0 winners in an excellent final that topped off a real feast of football. Rapid captain Steffen Hofmann was on hand to congratulate all the teams on their fantastic displays. A big thank...

Rapid took to the field for their eighth and final pre season friendly sporting this new seasons new kit. Mario Sonnleitner  made his Hannapi debut in the famous Green and White.Belgian opponents Anderlecht provided a good workout for Rapid one day after returning to Vienna from their Burgenland training camp at Bad Tatzmannsdorf. The first noteworthy chance fell to Nikica Jelavic on 12 minutes following a Steffen Hofmann free kick, his header going narrowly over the bar. The match...