Rapid disappointed in the Cup in Ried and was eliminated

Rapid started as expected after the four weeks of preparation under Hoff Thorup. The Dane sent out a 4-3-3 formation with the player converted to left-back Dominik Weixelbraun into the game. Acted as a six Martin Ndzie. Wings Gulliksen and Tilio should find striker Kara.

The new coach’s handwriting was immediately visible. However, without success: From the start, the Hütteldorfers wanted to attack every single one from behind through flat areas Short passing game build up and caught the quickest possible shock. Ndzie played a bad pass in the center and the Upper Austrians quickly switched to the wing Ante Bajicwho left Weixelbraun standing and pushed in to make it 1-0 (2nd).

Danger from the air

With a header from Havenaar In addition to the good counterattacks, Rieder’s second strength became apparent: The Standard situations.

We had to wait for Rapid’s strengths. Hütteldorfer’s first shot on goal actually only came in the 45th minute. Tilio volleyed a rebound from a corner, but shot just wide.

Since the Australian couldn’t be seen anywhere else, he was allowed to play after 45 minutes What is Wurmbrand? Make room. Ahoussou came in for Weixelbraun, who had been repeatedly taken by surprise in a new position.

Serious mistake

Rapid took command after the break and got into the final third more often within a quarter of an hour than in the previous 45 minutes. A major mistake Niklas Hedl but ruined the good phase. The goalkeeper wanted to casually pick up a harmless header from Havenaar and let the ball that bounced in front of him slip through – 2-0 (61st).

With that, the Rieder Mass was said. With the comfortable lead behind them, the Innviertel team retreated even further and waited for a counterattack. Rapid tried hard to exploit the deep defensive block, but could hardly get through. In the 3-0 win – again through Havenaar – the Rapid team once again defended very poorly (84th).