Part of the clubs schedule for their training camp in Bad Leonfelden saw them take on Slovakian outfit MSK Zilina in a friendly match. Shortly after arriving in their new "home" for the coming period at Rapid side, minus Branko Boskovic (stomach bug), took to the field for what would prove to be a good workout against testing opposition. The first half proved to be high on intensity but low in terms of scoring opportunities. Guido Burgstaller and Marcel Sabitzer both tested the Zilina goalkeeper, whilst a Behrendt free kick went narrowly wide. The picture changed somewhat in the second half as Zilina looked to press forward more, which they managed with a degree of success. In the closing stages Lukas Königshofer was called upon to make a couple of smart stops, whilst at the other end of the field a Harry Pichler free kick came close but was unable to beat the Zilina keeper. The scoreline remained 0:0.Trainer Zoran Barisic: "In principle I'm pretty satisfied as we kept tight at the back for 70 minutes and also managed to show good offensive patterns of play. There was a bit of a lack of precision in some of our play, but its nothing to be worried about at this stage of the build up. The opponent is further along with their preparations, they have to be as on Thursday they have a Europa Cup match. For us it was a positive evening."Friendly Match:SK Rapid – MSK Zilina 0:0Saturday, 29th JuneBad Wimsbach, 500 AttendanceSK Rapid side: Novota (46. Königshofer) Trimmel (61. Pavelic), Sonnleitner, Dibon (61. M. Hofmann), Schrammel Behrendt (46. Pichler), Wydra S. Hofmann (61. Bajrami) Burgstaller, Schaub, Sabitzer (46. Grozurek).
02.07.2013