Rapid Vienna in the second leg: Stöger's troop fights for UEFA dreams!

Rapid Vienna in the second leg: Stöger's troop fights for UEFA dreams!

On Thursday, Rapid Vienna will play against ETO Györ FC at 7:00 p.m. to turn the 1-2 out of the first leg. Head coach Peter Stöger is optimistic about the chances of his team, which has to increase significantly after a disappointing performance in the first game. In the first leg, the Viennese had difficulties in a bad place and were passive in the first half. Nevertheless, Stöger emphasizes that the result from the first leg for the second leg is not a problem, since the team has to win the game. On Sunday, Rapid was able to set a positive sign in the championship and defeat WAC 2-1.

Nikolaus Wurmbrand, who scored the goal for Rapid in the first game, was called for the ÖFB-A team squad. Apart from the long -term injuries, all players are fit, which significantly improves the situation for Rapid. In particular, newcomer Martin Ndzie could celebrate his premiere in the second leg, while Marco Tilio is not yet eligible.

Chances and the consequences of a departure

Rapid's departure in the play-off not only would have an immediate effect on the UEFA rating, but could also put a lasting impact on the mood in the team. Rapid Vienna made a decisive contribution to the UEFA five-year classification last season; A non-participation could therefore deteriorate the starting point for the Austrian clubs in the coming years. The participation rate for the next season strongly depends on how the teams in Europe are doing and could have serious consequences as a whole due to the current situation for Austria's football.

In the first leg against Eto Györ, the Viennese were only more active in the second half. After a goalless draw at half -time, Rapid was 0: 1 behind when Zeljko Gavric hit in the 46th minute. Nikolaus Wurmbrand equalized in the 61st minute, but Gavric secured victory for Györ in the 82nd minute. Rapid was inaccurate in the first half, so Stöger made two changes at the second half by the worm fire and Claudy Mbuyi came to the field. Despite these changes, the team could not turn the game in the final phase. Wurmbrand then commented disappointed about the lost points and the defense performance of the team.

The coming days will be decisive for Rapid, not only for promotion to the next round of the UEFA Europa Conference League, but also for the entire season. Stöger has the task of increasing the performance of his players and optimally preparing the team for the upcoming second leg. The European stage not only offers sporting, but also financial incentives that are of the greatest importance for the clubs.

The second leg will not only be of essential importance for Rapid Vienna, but also for the Austrian football landscape.

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