SK Rapid Vienna: Ascent or crash in the fight for the championship?

SK Rapid Vienna: Ascent or crash in the fight for the championship?

In an exciting start to the 17th matchday of the Austrian Bundesliga, SK Rapid Vienna caused a sensation against FC Blau-Weiß Linz, but the hosts had to give up with a 0-1. The crucial goal fell in the 60th minute through Ronivaldo, while Rapid tried to equalize until the last minute. Despite the dominant shares and many opportunities, the Viennese could not cheer, which further tightened their Situation in the table. As Kicker.de , Rapid could slip into third place in the parallel game, what the printing situation, reinforced.

Bundesliga stand and surprises

After the course of the games, the SK Sturm Graz ranks at the top of the table with 37 points, while FK Austria Vienna follows in second place with 34 points, according to the information from vol.at . The Wolfsberger AC and SK Rapid Vienna follow three and four with 29 and 28 points. FC Red Bull Salzburg attracts special attention, which after a disappointing season has finished fifth with just 27 points. At the bottom of the table, the SCR Altach is only ten points and is deep in the crisis.

The games of the day not only showed the strength of the leading team, but also the bitter reality for those under pressure. Rapid had a lot of possession of the ball in this game, but access to the goal was serious. The Linz, on the other hand, are a surprise this season and, despite their current placement in the table, were able to achieve past successes against big names of the league.