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SK Rapid was ecstatic after their 4: 3 last-minute win against Wolfsberger AC.
Emotions had built up, both coaches complained and cursed decisions and difficulties were announced on the pitch every minute. The fact that they were still able to win the game through play drew huge cheers.
“A game like that bothers you, but I keep it very well. If you win like this, it’s much more beautiful,” said coach Didi Kühbauer on “Sky”, looking at the relay immediately after the final whistle.
Once again this season, the spotlight turned to Ercan Kara. Because after Rapid gave up a 2-0 lead after a sovereign first half and fell 2: 3 behind, Ercan Kara took a two-point turn.
He led 3: 3 himself, at 4: 3 in injury time he got the penalty and converted safely. Before that, however, there were discussions with Mateo Barac about who should take responsibility. Kara prevailed and, by her nature, remained calm.
“I already took a lot of penalties, that was the 26th that I scored in a row. He (note: Barac) wanted to shoot. But I told him: ‘Believe me, I will.’
Kara reveals her penalty trick
Said and done. The 24-year-old forward, who continues his fairytale rise from the Vienna League to the Europa League, was calm despite this stressful spectacle.
You may not be doing yourself a favor by revealing your trick on penalties. “I look at the goalkeeper. The goalkeeper had his left leg raised. That means he jumps to the other corner.”
Alexander Kofler sailed to the right corner, Kara shot to the left corner. Simply, at least if you believe the attacker’s words. However, he had to admit after the game: “We could have had it easier. We made it difficult for ourselves. But in the end the only thing that counts is victory.”
Kühbauer, who rarely highlights individual players, praised the winner of his match in the highest tones: “He does incredibly well and never gives up. That’s what sets Rapid apart. In recent years, we’ve often stayed back, but we have often been able to change things. That speaks to the mentality and it is true that the game only ends when the whistle blows. After 2: 3 it was very difficult for us, but we kept playing and we rewarded ourselves. “
Return qualities and praise for Kitagawa
Kara also said about Hütteldorfer’s comeback qualities: “It’s great that we can always come back and win at any time.” How can it be so hardened despite these events in recent weeks and its cemented guarantee of starting place?
“I’m happy, but I take it easy. It’s still a long season and we still have a lot to do. I try to stay calm and on the ground, I try to make the best of it every day. I have weaknesses that I have to improve. That’s what I work for. “
In doing so, he even lets Taxiarchis forget a bit about Fountas, which is currently inoperative due to a fractured metacarpal bone. But not only Kara, Koya Kitagawa also played as a substitute for the Greek with an assist and a goal.
The confidence that the Japanese need, because in the end things did not go exactly as planned. “I am happy for Koya because he played a very good game. But one does not like to lose players. I prefer to have many options with Taxi, even with other players. We do not have a large squad, all the players are lost. But like he did today Kitagawa, I was very satisfied, “said Kühbauer.
“Have an unbelievably good performance”
Rapid’s start to the season is impressive. Hütteldorfer remain undefeated, have four wins, one draw and are just two points behind the leader and dominator of the Salzburg league.
The Hütteldorfer are undefeated after five rounds for the first time since 2015, only in 1987/88 they did not lose points. They last met in the first five games, they were in 2017.
Coach Kühbauer is very satisfied with this. “We have an incredibly good performance. All the victories were deserved and played in a very good way. But it is a very long season. This pace from Thursday to Sunday is a tension. But with victories you run easier and you can better save it.”
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