Rapid loses in Cyprus: Defeat shocked football fans!

Rapid loses in Cyprus: Defeat shocked football fans!

Nikosia, Zypern - The SK Rapid Vienna is under pressure in the UEFA Conference League after the team had to accept a bitter defeat on matchday fifth. In Nicosia, Rapid lost 1: 3 against Omonia and thus achieved the first bankruptcy in the group phase of this competition. Despite a strong first half and clear chances, such as a header of Schaub in the 11th minute, which could not be used, the game against the Cyprus did not go out well. After a goal from Kakouli in the 52nd minute, which Rapid put the first shock, Beljo (62nd) equalized, but Semedo restored the old distance just four minutes after his substitution (66.). In added time, Alioum increased to 3: 1, which initially catapulted Rapid from the top eight, which offer a direct qualification for the round of 16, such as laola1.at reported.

important knockout phase is moving closer

The pressing question for the SK Rapid is now whether you can win in the last game against FC Copenhagen next Thursday to avoid the detour via the playoff round. One point or less could mean that the dream of the round of 16 is moving far away. The exact game dates for the group phase were recently published by the European Football Association; As Skrapid.at , the SK Rapid begins on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, against Başakşehir in Istanbul.

With the completion of the group phase on December 19 against Copenhagen, great expectations are associated, especially after the season so far. The possibility of proving yourself in the knockout round should motivate the players of the SK Rapid to get the best out of the upcoming encounter and leave the past setbacks behind.