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Sunday’s big Bundesliga coup between SK Rapid Wien and champion Red Bull Salzburg lived up to its name.
With six victories in six games, the people of Mozartstadt traveled to Vienna, with the aim of continuing the series there. A late comeback from Rapid ended up 1: 1 (game report >>>).
“I think it was a very intense match. Of course we wanted to win the match, get the three points. We didn’t, so the result is of course bitter and disappointing because it was possible to do more,” said the engine of the Salzburg midfield. Zlatko Junuzovic after the game in “Sky”.
Salzburg regretted the second goal
After a somewhat bumpy start, the “Bulls” found their way into ever-better play and deservedly took the lead through Sekou Koita, however, in the second half, Salzburg only briefly failed to gain the upper hand.
“Rapid got off to a great start. They were aggressive and won a lot of duels. But then we got better in the game and we deserved to take the lead,” Junuzovic said.
“In the second half we should have played some better counterattacks, because we should have scored the second goal. So now we only have one point. Rapid has fought for the point, you have to admit it,” said the former ÖFB player. .
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Marsch is excited about Demir
Salzburg head coach Jesse Marsch sees the situation after the match very similar. “If we score the second goal, we will have the game under control. At the back we have to be safe and not allow the opponent to have great opportunities. We did not do that, so there will be problems in the last ten minutes,” Marsch said.
In this case, the problem arose in the people of Ercan Kara and Yusuf Demir, who gave a new impetus to the fast game after their substitutions in the 61st minute and who finally also had a great participation in the Christoph Knasmüllner draw.
“The rival comes in more and more then. The players on the bench also had a lot to do with the rhythm of the game in the second half,” said the American.
“I think that Kara kept some balls well, then the rest of the team will also be better in substitution situations. Demir is a good player, I think Austria can be very enthusiastic.” Marsch respects the opponents.
Wöber: “I can live with the point”
Both Salzburg and Rapid were in action at the European Cup during the week. While the “Bulls” had to take a 2: 6 blow in the Champions League against Bayern Munich on Tuesday, Rapid beat Irish champion Dundalk at home 4: 3 in the Europa League. But only the Salzburgs really saw the tight schedule in the finals.
“In the game plan, now everyone is running to the limit, and you noticed it towards the end. Rapid held up well from the first minute, it was an even game. From that point of view, it is fine 1: 1”, says the RBS defender Maximlian Wöber, who played for Rapid from 2010 to 2016.
“I think it was a constant back and forth. We had a lot of change options. But we often played the ball on the opponent’s foot, then it would come back in the other direction,” Wöber said.
“We also deliberately gave Rapid a bit more so we could have our counter opportunities. They were there today, but we didn’t take advantage of them. We can live with a point,” the defender said.
Marsch: “One of the best games since I’ve been here”
Salzburg coach Jesse Marsch is not very disappointed after the match at Allianz Stadium, but he is proud to have scored against a “strong” Rapid.
“It wasn’t easy for both teams. It was very intense. I think the level of the game was very good. I think it was one of the best games since I’ve been in the league. Congratulations to Rapid, especially for having them after Three days they have thrown such The draw is not a bad result either. It was a good performance by both teams, “the American pays tribute to Hütteldorfer.
Sunday’s game was probably just the first of five games Salzburg and Rapid will play this season. In addition to two games in the regular season, there are (probably) two games in the championship group and one game in the round of 16 of the ÖFB Cup on December 16.
Salzburg expects a three-way championship battle
Marsch definitely expects a close fight with Rapid by the end of the season, so the loss of points on Sunday doesn’t hurt him too much. “I learned last year that everything will only be decided in the championship round.”
Bullen’s head coach hopes LASK will join the championship fight alongside Hütteldorfer. The Linzers are currently three points behind Salzburg in third place.
“I think LASK and Rapid are very strong this season. I love the championship round format in our league. We have to continue to play well. But it will only be decisive in the spring,” Marsch said.
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