Rapid Vienna stops Sturm Graz: Title finish dramatic!
Rapid Vienna stops Sturm Graz: Title finish dramatic!
On May 18, 2025, an exciting Bundesliga duel took place in the Allianz Stadium in Vienna, in which Rapid Vienna Sturm Graz was able to defeat 3-1. This result disturbed the promotion plans of the Grazer and ensures an exciting finish in the title race of the Austrian Bundesliga.
The referee of the game, Altmann, led the game that quickly went in favor of the hosts. Already in the 20th minute, Bolla scored the 1-0 for Rapid, followed by another goal by Burgstaller in the 41st minute, which secured the halftime score of 2-0. Despite a connection goal from Grgic in the 66th minute, Rapid was able to regain control of the game and increase again in the 78th minute by Bolla, which meant the final score of 3: 1.
constellations and player performance
The installation of Rapid Vienna consisted of Hedl in the goal and Bolla, Ahoussou, Raux-Yao and Vincze in defense. M. Seidl, Amane and Oswald acted in midfield, while Wurmbrand, Burgstaller and Jansson were attacked. Sturm Graz put Scherpen, Johnston, AIWU, Wüthrich and Lavaleee in the defensive series, supported by Gorenc Stankovic in midfield. Horvat, Kiteishvili, Yalcouyé, Grgic and Böving.
With the victory over Sturm Graz, Rapid Vienna brings the competition to the championship title back into play. This is particularly important because Sturm Graz recently recaptured the lead in the Bundesliga after having previously hit Rapid Vienna in an exciting 2-0 win, with a goal from Böving and the late goal from Grgic. In an earlier course of the season, Rapid had achieved a 1-0 home win and a 1-1 draw in direct comparison.
summary of the league
The Austrian Bundesliga, the highest division in Men's Football, was played out for the first time in the 1911/12 season and is now called Admiral Bundesliga. Current champion is the SK Sturm Graz, which, however, has not been able to keep its shape in the last few weeks. A total of 12 teams are active in the league that traditionally attract a large fan base in Austria, especially with Rapid and Austria Vienna.
The championship is an essential part of Austrian football and qualifies the best teams for the UEFA Champions League, the Europa League and the Europa Conference League. In this league there is a long history that is characterized by numerous successes, but also by financial difficulties. However, the challenges that some clubs have had in the past did not reduce the enthusiasm of the fans and the relevance of the league.
With the finish of the current season, important games are now imminent, not only for the master group, but also for the relegation groups. Sports fans can look forward to the next exciting duels in the Bundesliga.
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