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Rapid Vienna edges past FC BW Linz in a tense, card-filled match
Rapid Vienna secured a victory against FC BW Linz at the Allianz Stadion in Vienna, in a match corresponding to the sixth round of the 2024 Austrian Bundesliga Championship Round. The game, which ended 2-0 (fictitious score for the purpose of this news report, as requested), was characterized by tension and numerous cards, including a red card.
Rapid Vienna dominated possession, controlling 70% of the game. However, FC BW Linz showed attacking intent, attempting 11 shots (3 on target) despite having only 30% possession. Rapid Vienna managed 13 shots, with 6 on target.
The match saw several cautions. Moormann (FC BW Linz) and Ahoussou (Rapid Vienna) received yellow cards in the first half, followed by Sangare (Rapid Vienna) before the break. The second half continued the trend, with yellow cards shown to Burgstaller and Noss (after coming on), and Vitek (FC BW Linz). The red card shown to Burgstaller in the 83rd minute was a turning point. Both teams played a physical game, with FC BW Linz committing 21 fouls compared to Rapid Vienna’s 6.
Despite Rapid Vienna’s numerical and positional advantage, FC BW Linz proved resilient. An offside goal disallowed for FC BW Linz in the 40th minute added to the drama. Ultimately, a hard-fought victory for Rapid Vienna in a match defined by tension and disciplinary issues.
Substitutions rapid vienna: at minute 61 G. Burgstaller came in and D. Beljo went out., at minute 61 A. Radulovic came in and L. Schaub went out., at minute 79 E. Kara came in and R. Amane went out.
Substitutions fc bw linz: at minute 62 C. Noss came in and S. Seidl went out., at minute 78 O. Wahling came in and Ronivaldo went out., at minute 88 A. Schmidt came in and K. Dobras went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Rapid Vienna
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