Austria Vienna Wins 2-1
Remarkable Victory Over Rapid Vienna
In a thrilling match at the Allianz Stadion on Sunday, defending champions Austria Vienna secured a crucial 2-1 win over archrivals Rapid Vienna. This victory marks Austria Vienna's first league win over Rapid Vienna since 2019.
The match began with Austria Vienna dominating the opening half, creating several scoring opportunities. Their efforts paid off in the 25th minute when Marko Raguz slotted home a pass from Patrick Wimmer. However, Rapid Vienna equalized just before halftime through a close-range header from Guido Burgstaller.
The second half was equally intense, with both teams pushing for the winning goal. Austria Vienna eventually broke the deadlock in the 68th minute when Dominik Fitz scored a stunning solo goal. Rapid Vienna fought back valiantly, but Austria Vienna held on to secure the three points.
This victory not only extends Austria Vienna's unbeaten run in the Bundesliga to five matches but also moves them up to second place in the standings, just one point behind leaders Red Bull Salzburg. The win also gives Austria Vienna a psychological advantage over Rapid Vienna ahead of their next meeting in the Austrian Cup semifinals.
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