It seems that these weeks couldn't be much better for our squad: On Saturday, Rapid continued its successful run the club has had in the previous weeks with an impressive 3:1 against Kärnten. Our two strikers Erwin "Jimmy" Hoffer and Stefan Maierhofer, who are in a very good form at the moment, scored again and led our team to a well-deserved victory. Click here to see the goals (Note: For watching the videos, you have to be registered first).Fortunately, Red Bull Salzburg who...

The opening stages of the first half saw both sides sparring with little goal mouth action, Rapid enjoying the Lion´s share of possesion but Sturm showing  menace on fleeting counter attacks. Rapid´s best chance of the half came after 20 seconds. Stefan Maierhofer broke into the Graz box and showed quick feet to manufacture a shooting opportuntiy, drawing a smart save from Sturm Keeper Gratzei. In the 37th minute an incisive move from Graz saw them take the lead. A Rapid move broke...

Rapid opened up their opponents as early as the second minute. "Jimmy" Hoffer gathering Stefan Maierhoffer´s sublime pass before rifling against the woodwork. It was the 18th time this season Rapid have been denied by such a margin. It was a positive start in front of 600 strong sold out away support. Rapid´s talented frontmen combined again to create the second chance. Hoffer layed the ball to the left of the penalty area for Stefan Maierhofer, whose rising effort narrowly fizzed over the...

As Sturm Graz arrived at a sun drenched Hannapi Stadion this easter weekend all thoughts were on three points and realing in Red Bull Salzburg ahead of the Vienna derby.  Cheered on by vociferous sold out home support, the Green and Whites took to the field on the back of a fine run of results and fluent goal scoring football.The opening stages of the first half saw both sides sparring with little goal mouth action, Rapid enjoying the Lion´s share of possesion but Sturm showing menace...

The Hanappi was turned into a cauldron passionate support for the teams matched by hostile berating of the oppostion, the soldout stadium was the perfect theatre for the drama that was about to unfold.It took a short while for both teams to get over the sense of occasion and begin playing free football but as the match gathered pace, all sense of caution was thrown to the wind. The cross city visitors had the clearer openings at the start of the first half but failed to take advantage. It...

Rapid opened up their opponents as early as the second minute. "Jimmy" Hoffer gathering Stefan Maierhoffer´s sublime pass before rifling against the woodwork. It was the 18th time this season Rapid have been denied by such a margin. It was a positive start in front of 600 strong sold out away support. Rapid´s talented frontmen combined again to create the second chance. Hoffer layed the ball to the left of the penalty area for Stefan Maierhofer, whose rising effort narrowly fizzed over the...

Bittersweet moments in football are common and despite dominating the match Rapid were left to pay a high price for the victory. A scan confirmed initial fears and it transpires that Branko´s goal on saturday will be the classy left footers last action of the season. The midfield maestro fell badly on his arm following an aerial duel, meaning he will miss our remaining fixtures.An extremely harsh incident that marred a superb performance. Rapid flew out of the blocks and immediately went on...

The anticiaption leading up to the biggest date in the Bundesliga calender is always palpable. One hour before kick, the opposing ends of The Hanappi Stadion were packed with both sets of fans in full voice. The Derby atmosphere was electric and you could cut the tension with a knife.The Hanappi was turned into a cauldron passionate support for the teams matched by hostile berating of the oppostion, the soldout stadium was the perfect theatre for the drama that was about to unfold.It took a...

It was a magic afternoon at The Hanappi. Showing complete disregard for league position, our side ripped through the oppostion, embarrasing the Salzburger´s expensively assembled squad. Pride, power, passion, sublime football and a feverish sold out St. Hanappi Stadion proved too much for the visitors to cope with as they ran into a Green and White brick wall.The opening minutes of the match saw few opportunities with only a couple of half chances for either side. But as the temperature...

Bittersweet moments in football are common and despite dominating the match Rapid were left to pay a high price for the victory. A scan confirmed initial fears and it transpires that Branko Boskovic's goal on saturday will be the classy left footers last action of the season. The midfield maestro fell badly on his arm following an aerial duel, meaning he will miss our remaining fixtures.An extremely harsh incident that marred a superb performance. Rapid flew out of the blocks and immediately...