Rapid is competing in its second summer friendly this afternoon at the training camp in Bad Leonfelden, Austria. The match commenced at 17:15 local time (18:15 Romania time), and live updates are being provided on various platforms.
This friendly match is taking place at the Forstenlechner Arena in Perg, ahead of the resumption of the Superliga. In their first friendly on July 2, Rapid showcased a strong performance, winning 3-1 against Dinamo Kiev.
LIVE » Rapid – Rapid Vienna 0-0
Min. 33: Goalkeeper Hedl makes an unfortunate exit, resulting in Bubanja attempting a lob that narrowly misses the goal.
Min. 28: Aioani deflects a shot from inside the box for a corner.
Min. 19: Borza takes a shot from the edge of the box, deflected into a corner by an opponent.
Min. 13: Moruțan initiates a dangerous play but is halted by rivals.
Min. 7: The first chance of the match: Aioani saves a threatening header.
Min. 6: Both teams are feeling each other out, alternating possession in midfield.
Kick-off!
Lineups: Rapid: Aioani – Onea, Pașcanu, Kramer (c.), Borza – Bubanja, Grameni – El Sawy, Moruțan, Kamara – Jambor. Rapid Vienna: Hedl – Scholler, Raux-Yao, Kara, Wurmbrand, Demir, Auer, Amane, Bajlicz, Roka, Haidara.
In the first friendly, Omar El Sawy scored in the 53rd minute, followed by B. Burmaz’s penalty in the 76th, and M. Kamara in the 89th minute.
This Sunday, the team will play another match against Rapid Vienna, who finished fifth in the Austrian Bundesliga last season.
- July 8, at 18:30 » Rapid vs. FC Kosice, Zaunergroup Arena Ansfelden
- July 9, at 18:30 » Rapid vs. Slovan Liberec, Raiffeisen Arena Rohrbach-Berg
On July 10, the team will return to Romania to prepare for the new season, starting at home against newly promoted Sepsi on July 20 at 21:30.
Rapid’s Roster at the Camp:
Goalkeepers: Marian Aioani, Bogdan Ungureanu, Alexandru Șimonia
Defenders: Denis Ciobotariu, Cristian Ignat, Lars Kramer, Răzvan Onea, Alexandru Pașcanu, Robert Sălceanu, Daniel Graovac, Andrei Borza
Midfielders: Vladan Bubanja, Gabriel Gheorghe, Constantin Grameni, Jakub Hromada, Olimpiu Moruțan, Andrei Niculcea, Andrei Șucu, Ange Tape, Cătălin Vulturar
Forwards: Borisav Burmaz, Alexandru Dobre, Omar El Sawy, Drilon Hazrollaj, Timotej Jambor, Mohammed Kamara, Jason Kodor, Claudiu Petrila, Rareș Pop
