Sunday’s match at the Hanappi saw the visit of SV Ried. The Upper Austrians arrived in Hütteldorf in confident mood and sitting pretty in the Bundesliga. The match took on extra importance for Rapid, as they looked to bounce back from tuesday’s Burgenland disappointment against Mattersburg. With a trip to Favoriten looming next week, three points would provide the perfect tonic and get things back on track. Flying start for RapidBoris Prokopic started in the middle of the park for the...

Rapid made the short trip across Vienna on Sunday to face fierce rivals Austria. Three points and a good performance were imperative for the Green-Whites as they looked to cut the Violets lead and the top of the Bundesliga, and reinstate themselves as serious title contenders. Suspended duo Tanju Kayhan and Markus Heikinnen were replaced in the starting line up by Stefan Kulovits and youngster Michael Schimpelsberger. Boris Prokopic continued in the "hole" behind the lone striker Hamdi...

Head coach Peter Pacult opted to show faith in the 11 that beat Kapfenberg last time out at the Hanappi. A win over the Bundesliga strugglers SV Mattersburg was imperitive for a 5th placed Rapid side, desperate to stay in contact with the leaders as the league championship turns into the home straight. With the exception of injured duo Vennegoor of Hesselink and Dober, coach Peter Pacult had a full strength squad at his disposal.  Tough conditions under footRapid came out of the traps...

Sunday’s match at the Hanappi saw the visit of SV Ried. The Upper Austrians arrived in Hütteldorf in confident mood and sitting pretty in the Bundesliga. The match took on extra importance for Rapid, as they looked to bounce back from tuesday’s Burgenland disappointment against Mattersburg. With a trip to Favoriten looming next week, three points would provide the perfect tonic and get things back on track. Flying start for RapidBoris Prokopic started in the middle of the park for the...

Bundesliga football returned to Hütteldorf on Sunday in the shape of visitors Kapfenberg. After two away games following the winter break, Rapid were looking for a win to inject momentum into their championship challenge. The big news on the injury front was the return of inspirational captain Steffen Hofmann back into the starting line up. Rene Gartler partnered Atdhe Nuhiu in a new look forward line for the Green-Whites.Rapid quicker out of the blocksThe first chance of the game came in...

Head coach Peter Pacult opted to show faith in the 11 that beat Kapfenberg last time out at the Hanappi. A win over the Bundesliga strugglers SV Mattersburg was imperitive for a 5th placed Rapid side, desperate to stay in contact with the leaders as the league championship turns into the home straight. With the exception of injured duo Vennegoor of Hesselink and Dober, coach Peter Pacult had a full strength squad at his disposal.  Tough conditions under footRapid came out of the traps...

Sunday saw Rapid travel to Wals-Siezenheim to face Red Bull Salzburg. Following last weeks disappointing start to the second half of the season in Wiener Neustadt, the Green-Whites were looking for a better result in the second of their away double header. The Rapid side, again skippered by Markus Heikkinen in the absence of Steffen Hofmann, had an adventurous look to it. Kavlak and Drazan were in the side to provide threat from wings Prokopic was in midfield alongside Pehlivan and Heikkinen...

Bundesliga football returned to Hütteldorf on Sunday in the shape of visitors Kapfenberg. After two away games following the winter break, Rapid were looking for a win to inject momentum into their championship challenge. The big news on the injury front was the return of inspirational captain Steffen Hofmann back into the starting line up. Rene Gartler partnered Atdhe Nuhiu in a new look forward line for the Green-Whites.Rapid quicker out of the blocksThe first chance of the game came in...

Boris Prokopic didn't travel with the side as a precautionary measure following his injury. Captain Steffen Hofmann was deemed fit enough though, his presence on the bench surely a boost to the travelling supporters from Hütteldorf. Rapid had the chance to take the lead with just a matter of seconds on the clock: a Drazan cross wasn't dealt with by the home defence and was met by a lashing Atdhe Nuhiu volley that went just wide of the keepers right hand post. It was the hosts who did...

Sunday saw Rapid travel to Wals-Siezenheim to face Red Bull Salzburg. Following last weeks disappointing start to the second half of the season in Wiener Neustadt, the Green-Whites were looking for a better result in the second of their away double header. The Rapid side, again skippered by Markus Heikkinen in the absence of Steffen Hofmann, had an adventurous look to it. Kavlak and Drazan were in the side to provide threat from wings Prokopic was in midfield alongside Pehlivan and Heikkinen...