Viennese derby drama: Austria defeats Rapid with Fitz 'double pack!

Viennese derby drama: Austria defeats Rapid with Fitz 'double pack!

In the 344th Wiener derby, the arch-rival FK Austria Vienna and SK Rapid met, with the Viennese triumphed with a 2-1 win. The match winner Dominik Fitz achieved an impressive double pack, then a penalty and a directly converted free kick. The Malier Mamadou Sangaré initially put Rapid in the lead when he hit the right corner with a spectacular side puller (31st). However, the shock for the rapid fans was short-lived, since Fitz secured the equalization with a penalty shortly before the break (41.) after a foul had occurred in the penalty area.

Austria remains in the title race

The Austria also showed its efficiency in the second half: just 80 seconds after the restart Fitz circulated the ball in a wonderful free kick over the rapid goalkeeper Niklas Hedl into the far corner and brought his team 2-1 in the lead (47th). Despite more possession of the ball, Rapid could not crack the cover of Austria. The Hütteldorfer, who had to forego the support of their guest fans for the first time this season, were on reparation, but failed because of the opponent's solid defensive performance. In the last few minutes it became hysterical again when Rapid met a supposed compensation after a corner kick, but was not given on the basis of an offside position, such as ligaportal.at reported.

Thanks to this victory, Austria opens up to Sturm Graz, while Rapid continues to stay in fourth place and frustrated after three games without victory. Coach Robert Klauß and his team will continue to employ this derby defeat because they are waiting for the first point in spring.