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Rapid Vienna Secures Victory Over Wolfsberger AC in Tense Match
Wolfsberg, Austria – In a hard-fought match at the Lavanttal Arena, Rapid Vienna defeated Wolfsberger AC in a Bundesliga game marked by intensity and numerous cards. Despite holding only 34% of possession, Rapid Vienna capitalized on their chances and displayed effectiveness in front of goal. N. Wurmbrand emerged as the key player of the match, scoring two goals in the first half (minutes 10 and 41), both assisted by C. M’Buyi and P. Dahl, respectively, giving the visiting team an early advantage.
Wolfsberger AC, dominating possession with 66%, fought to come back. However, Rapid Vienna’s defense proved solid and frustrated most of the home team’s attacks. The home side accumulated three yellow cards during the match (D. Zukic, R. Renner, and T. Gruber). D. Zukic scored from the penalty spot in the 70th minute, but it was not enough to level the score. The match was filled with fouls, with 14 committed by Rapid Vienna and 13 by Wolfsberger AC. Referee Arnes Talic also showed yellow cards to J. Antiste and F. Demir of Rapid Vienna. Despite Wolfsberger AC’s efforts, Rapid Vienna secured the victory in this match of the 4th round of the Austrian Bundesliga.
Substitutions wolfsberger ac: at minute 46 T. Ballo came in and D. Atanga went out., at minute 71 A. Schopf came in and E. Agyeman went out., at minute 78 A. Gattermayer came in and M. Pink went out.
Substitutions rapid vienna: at minute 60 N. Wurmbrand came in and N. Cvetkovic went out., at minute 60 C. M’Buyi came in and A. Radulovic went out., at minute 71 P. Dahl came in and D. Weixelbraun went out., at minute 89 J. Antiste came in and E. Kara went out., at minute 89 F. Demir came in and J. Horn went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Wolfsberger AC
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Rapid Vienna
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