Sturm Graz vs. Rapid Vienna: Rapid Completes Second-Half Comeback
Graz, Austria – In a match held at the Merkur Arena, Rapid Vienna staged an impressive comeback to defeat Sturm Graz. Despite dominating possession with 60%, Sturm Graz failed to capitalize on their advantage, managing only 4 shots on target out of 19 total attempts. The match saw several yellow cards issued, including cautions for T. Chukwuani and J. Gorenc Stankovic of Sturm Graz in the first half, and J. Marcelin of Rapid Vienna just before halftime.
In the second half, Rapid Vienna capitalized on an own goal by J. Marcelin in the 58th minute to level the score. Shortly after, P. Dahl scored in the 67th minute, assisted by C. M’Buyi, to put Rapid Vienna ahead. C. M’Buyi further extended the lead in the 70th minute, assisted by P. Dahl. Despite Sturm Graz’s efforts and their 6 corner kicks, they were unable to mount a comeback. Rapid Vienna, despite having less possession (40%) and 16 shots (7 on target), proved to be more effective in attack. The match, refereed by Walter Altmann, concluded with a total of 10 fouls for Sturm Graz and 16 for Rapid Vienna. The match belongs to the second round of the regular season of the Austrian Bundesliga. The final result was favorable to Rapid Vienna.
Substitutions rapid vienna: at minute 46 A. Radulovic came in and D. Weixelbraun went out., at minute 46 M. Seidl came in and C. M’Buyi went out., at minute 83 J. Antiste came in and E. Kara went out., at minute 83 J. Horn came in and A. Ahoussou went out., at minute 83 P. Dahl came in and L. Schaub went out.
Substitutions sturm graz: at minute 72 W. Boving came in and S. Jatta went out., at minute 72 L. Grgic came in and B. Beganovic went out., at minute 80 T. Horvat came in and J. Hodl went out., at minute 80 T. Chukwuani came in and F. Rozga went out., at minute 87 M. Johnston came in and A. Malic went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sturm Graz
Rapid Vienna
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