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SK Rapid Wien held a successful dress rehearsal for the Europa League showdown against Molde on Sunday. Hütteldorfer defeat TSV Hartberg in a foreign country 3: 1 (game report >>>).
The swift exit of the Hütteldorfer, celebrating Kelvin Arase’s first goal after just 70 seconds, was instrumental in the victory in eastern Styria.
“You could see that the space was not the best. It was difficult for both teams. Taking the lead was extremely important here. Then we took a step up and minimized the game solidly,” said Rapid head coach Dietmar Kühbauer, After Game. in front of “Sky”.
“Because of the field, it was very difficult to beat him with combinations. That is why I am as happy with the victory as he is. It was an important away win,” Kühbauer said.
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The mental component is crucial for Rapid
The man of the game from Rapid’s point of view on Sunday was under-21 player Kelvin Arase, who drew his second Bundesliga double at Hartberg. After the game, the 21-year-old especially emphasizes the Hütteldorfer’s mental strength.
“Because we had rounds in English very often now, it was a great effort, especially in the head. We just tried to get past our mentalities and get on the lead quickly. That worked. Then we got the 2: 0 took us to the break and we it took a bit in the second half. Then we made it 3-1 and then we didn’t need a lot of strength, “said Arase.
Head coach Kühbauer also agrees with his protégé on the importance of mental toughness. “We know very well that in Hartberg you also have to be strong mentally in relation to your physical abilities. But no matter where you go, you always have to be strong in your head so that you can survive, the guys did very well,” he said. Kühbauer.
Defense problem? Quick again with conceded goal
Despite the ultimately sovereign victory, Rapid made life more difficult than necessary. Because, like so many times this season, the Hütteldorfer failed to keep zero. Didi Kühbauer’s team has conceded at least one goal in the last twelve competitive matches. Rapid delivered the final game without conceding a goal on Oct. 4 against LASK (3-0).
Rapid coach Kühbauer is definitely looking forward to playing again without conceding a goal: “That would not matter to me. Many players have told me that the goal was offside today. Unfortunately, the referee did not see it. However they are more close again with 2: 1, although we did well and didn’t allow much. “
Rapid is already looking at Molde
A game without conceding a goal would be important for Rapid, especially next Thursday, in the last major game of the Europa League group stage against Molde. The first game against the Norwegians was lost 0: 1, to make clear the promotion to the knockout phase, Rapid must win the direct duel against Molde.
“I respect this team, but we are not afraid of it. I think Molde is not really a bad team, but our goal is to move on to the next phase. We need more presence in international matches.” when we showed it in Molde, ”said Rapid’s coach.
In any case, advancement has the highest priority for Rapid. “It is very important because there is a lot to it. Apart from the fact that you can make money, of course it would be a great story, it is our goal, but we need a good performance.”
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