Why a Rapid board member is rooting for Donaufeld

In between all his appointments, Singer puffs in an interview with KURIER: “The effort is very great, but Rapid remains the best draw in the cup: It is the biggest club in the country that generates the most interest.”

The Donaufeld team noticed this as early as 2023, when Rapid was drawn to start the season in the cup – the first duel in the club’s 110-year history. At the Sport-Club-Platz in a festival atmosphere, the team of successful coach Sepp Michorl lost 7-0.

After the legendary pitch was demolished, the third division team has to play on the High watchtower In the second round of the cup, the duel between Singer’s favorite teams will take place from 6 p.m. An additional grandstand will increase the capacity to 5,700 seats.

“Many thanks to Vienna for trying everything to guarantee a great evening despite the problems with the pitch. And then live on ORF 1 – that’s worth a lot for a club like us.”

Aftermath with Austria?

The date for this is set by ORF Austria is playing at the same time – the official, who is experienced in fan issues, believes the risk of further riots after the final whistle is small: “Because the stadiums are many kilometers apart.”

The Rapid fan (who has been with the club for 48 years) also does not believe that Rapid fans will leave disappointed: “Rapid will rotate, but I think the team this year will be the clear favorite in this game.”

And if Rapid is drawn as a cup opponent for a third time, Stefan Singer would be happy to welcome his friends to Donaufeld. The club, which for a long time only played in the Vienna League, is growing and growing. The city of Vienna has now also agreed to invest in a facility suitable for professional football at the pitch near the Old Danube.