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2:5
1:2
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1:3
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Matthias Seidl
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Nikolaus Wurmbrand
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Nikolaus Wurmbrand
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Nicolas Bajlicz
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Nikolaus Wurmbrand
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Hoff Thorup criticizes defensive performance: "We're wild at the back"
Despite the ultimately dominant 5-2 victory over Austria Klagenfurt in the second round of the cup, the Rapid coach is annoyed with the defensive performance.
SK Rapid ultimately prevailed clearly in the 2nd round of the UNIQA ÖFB Cup against Austria Klagenfurt.
The Hütteldorfer were superior, getting into the final attacking third well, but the visitors created real goal-scoring threats too rarely in the first hour.
Nevertheless, they led 2-1 at halftime through goals from Matthias Seidl (28') and Nikolaus Wurmbrand (40'). However, Tristan Schoppitsch kept the Carinthians in the game with two dream goals (34', 46').
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Hoff Thorup "annoyed" about defensive performance
Johannes Hoff Thorup was particularly displeased with the defensive performance during the two conceded goals in an interview with "Puls 4" after the match.
"I'm annoyed about the two conceded goals. They were perhaps five times in our half, and they shouldn't be able to score two goals from that," the Rapid coach said, clearly upset, using strong words.
Generally, his team's defensive play was "wild at the back". The backline "doesn't hold the line" and allows itself to be pulled back too easily instead of applying pressure.
Rapid coach also unhappy with penalty box occupation
Nevertheless, the Green-Whites also shook off the quick equalizer after the restart. Wurmbrand (57', 69'), who scored a hat-trick that evening, and Nicolas Bajlicz (62') ultimately ensured a dominant victory at the Wörthersee Stadium.
Even though Hoff Thorup is satisfied with the dominance his team displays in matches, he also has some offensive aspects to criticize.
Despite their superiority, the Dane was often unhappy with the occupation of the penalty area. Rapid had many crosses, but were too understaffed in the box.
Praise for hat-trick scorer Wurmbrand
Naturally, hat-trick hero Wurmbrand received praise. The 20-year-old currently has a difficult standing in the team and mostly comes off the bench.
"It's important to take confidence from these games. The lad scored his first hat-trick for the club – he can build on that," the Rapid coach praised his protégé.
