For the first time in 17 years the Stadium in Mödling was again sold out. Juventus were the visitors on that occasion, this time it was Vienna heavyweights Rapid making the short journey south. Ex Rapid man Didi Kühbauer's side had been making an excellent fist of life in the top flight in recent weeks, but Peter Schöttels troops also looked to have turned the corner with three wins inside a week. The Rapid boss's line up showed faith in the players that had done so well in the past 7...

Following the unlucky defeat away to Admira last time out, Peter Schöttel again rotated the goalkeepers for the visit of his former club, with Jan Novota coming in for Payer. Sonnleitner and Soma formed the centre back partnership, while Guido Burgstaller and Rene Gartler got the nod up front. The early stages suggested that the Hütteldorfers had put the international break to good effect: an early chance for Trimmel signalled the Viennese' intent in the 3rd minute before Drazan put the...

It took a vibrant Rapid side just 5 minutes to conjure the afternoons opening chance. In a sign of things to come for the hosts, Deni Alar played in Christopher Trimmel who spurned a great chance to score his third goal in three games for the Hütteldorfers. The Tyrol side were struggling to contain the flying Viennese down the flanks, with both Hofmann and Trimmel down the right and Drazan on the left running the respective full backs ragged. The final killer ball was all that was missing,...

For the first time in 17 years the Stadium in Mödling was again sold out. Juventus were the visitors on that occasion, this time it was Vienna heavyweights Rapid making the short journey south. Ex Rapid man Didi Kühbauer's side had been making an excellent fist of life in the top flight in recent weeks, but Peter Schöttels troops also looked to have turned the corner with three wins inside a week. The Rapid boss's line up showed faith in the players that had done so well in the past 7...

It took a vibrant Rapid side just 5 minutes to conjure the afternoons opening chance. In a sign of things to come for the hosts, Deni Alar played in Christopher Trimmel who spurned a great chance to score his third goal in three games for the Hütteldorfers. The Tyrol side were struggling to contain the flying Viennese down the flanks, with both Hofmann and Trimmel down the right and Drazan on the left running the respective full backs ragged. The final killer ball was all that was missing,...

A good hour before kick off the mini stadium in Bad Vöslau was packed to the rafters and brimming with excitement ahead of the visit of the Austrian record champions. 2000 spectators, including 500 from Vienna, came to see David v Goliath in the shape of Rapid Vienna and regional side Bad Vöslau. The minnows from Vöslau could boast an impressive record of going unbeaten in their previous 24 outings, although the Green-Whites would provide a different calibre of opposition altogether. Tie...

Jan Novota retained his place in goal to answer one pressing question - the other, if Rapid could finally find a victory from somewhere, would be answered in due course. The visit of basement boys Kapfenberg represented the perfect opportunity to steady the ship for Peter Schöttel's charges and things immediately started going to plan: after just four minutes Trimmel's goal bound header was inadvertently blocked by team mate Rene Gartler to let Kapfenberg of the hook. Novota repelled the...

Around 14,000 Rapid faithful filled the Hanappi Stadium, and the noise began to once more flow from the terraces as the ground resembled the Hanappi of old. The first surprise of the afternoon came in the form of reserve goalkeeper Jan Novota taking to the field in place of Helge Payer: The Rapid number 1 had failed to fully recover from a knock sustained in training. The second surprise was how busy Rapid's Slovak number 2 was. Mattersburg came out of the traps much the quicker of the two...

Jan Novota retained his place in goal to answer one pressing question - the other, if Rapid could finally find a victory from somewhere, would be answered in due course. The visit of basement boys Kapfenberg represented the perfect opportunity to steady the ship for Peter Schöttel's charges and things immediately started going to plan: after just four minutes Trimmel's goal bound header was inadvertently blocked by team mate Rene Gartler to let Kapfenberg of the hook. Novota repelled...

Round six of the Tipp 3 Bundesliga pitted Austrian heavyweights RB Salzburg and our squad together. In the glorious summer sunshine, this heated clash was further warmed up by the news that Stefan Maierhofer would be lining up against his former club. Another ingredient to further stoke the fire, as if one was required. The wounded Huetteldorfers, still reeling from events last Sunday, lined up with Helge Payer in goal and a back four consisting of Schrammel, Sonnleitner, Soma and...