Wiped after a game that was exhausted Thomas lets The statistics first aside. 13 mal shot rapid In Wals-Siezenheim on the Salzburg Gate, the Viennese were nevertheless a loser on the lawn after a 1: 2 and a shot up. “To see how the players shine that they won a dirty game makes me very happy,” said Letsch. Who the Salzburgers were allowed to thank was clear: Alexander Schlager was insurmountable for Rapid.
Austria’s Teamtorkehüter, who had still clung to the Europa League in Lyon days before, grew beyond himself that evening. After Matthias Seidls A shit penalty in the finish of the game, Schlager escaped a mischievous smile. Only Andrija Radulovic (45.) was able to conquer him to the meantime. The 29-year-old did not get his own performance into the center. “It was a team performance and I could make my contribution,” emphasized Schlager. He always works on himself, according to the keeper in retrospect of his mistake in Lyon. “I know what I can do.”
Salzburg without stability, but with a hit
It was apparent that Salzburg missed again. Schlager also saw far too many options that Rapid found. The fact that the runner -up never fell behind was completely contrary to what was seen. Only the efficiency was right in the gates of Soumaila Diabate (38.) and Warfare (57.). Schlager spoke of a “mental break” after compensation shortly before the break whistle. “It was very positive that we stayed as a team anyway.”
Letsch was allowed to take a deep breath. The German is spared a restless international break. Salzburg opened up to Rapid fourth in points, the gap to the new leader Sturm Graz is a counter. Letsch saw “Stones fall from the heart” in the cabin that the relief was noticeable – for him too. “This is part of my job. If you are not successful, then there is a fire,” said Letsch about the last criticism of his person.
In all the joy of victory, thoughtful sentences mixed. Salzburg’s coach was aware that his team had only escaped a further setback thanks to Schlager or Rapid’s inefficiency. “Despite the victory, the evening is not saved for me. I will think a lot about the game,” said Letsch.
Seidl tragic green -white hero
Rapid’s tragic hero was Matthias Seidl. The captain, who fought for a place in the starting eleven this season, was allowed to play from the start in his home country of Salzburg and thanked this with a strong performance. Due to his awarded penalty, the head went down after the end of the game. “This defeat is extremely close because we showed a great performance,” said Seidl. “We implemented almost everything we have planned. Salzburg was only a bit better after the 2-1.” His teammate Jannes Horn spoke of the best appearance of the season. “I haven’t seen a game yet that you have lost so undeserved,” said the German.
On the presentation, the green -white motto was before the journey home to Vienna. For Rapid, there are now three competitive defeats in a row. Unlike in the derby against Austria and at Lech Poznan in the Conference League, the performance was right. Peter Stöger Basically everything had done everything right. The Rochade of Radulovic and Nikolaus Wurmbrand on the wings alone brought Salzburg hard. Rapid acted forward, which agreed “extraordinary” reaction (Stöger) after the latest defeats.
“Football is just a result, we have to accept that,” knew Stöger. “There are probably not an insanely large number of games in Salzburg, where an Austrian team has performed over 90 minutes. I agree to what we did.” He wanted to “not disassemble his offenses at the growth of opportunities. The goalkeeper of the round was on the opposing side.” Nevertheless, he goes into the international break with a good feeling, says Stöger. “We are at the forefront. We set this as the goal before.”
