Rapid advances: "The headline is 'Job done!'"

SK Rapid completes the first week of competitive matches without accidents or injuries.

On the disliked artificial pitch at SV Wienerberg, there was a victory, as in Andorra, a comfortable 3-0 win in the first round of the UNIQA ÖFB Cup (Match Report>>>).

At least mostly, because it took until first-half stoppage time for the first goal to be scored. "Against teams playing in the second and third division, it's often the case that they keep up well for the first few minutes and then falter a bit as the game progresses because they have little possession," Jannes Horn told "ORF".

Adamsen even dissatisfied after second goal

Then Tonni Adamsen struck: first after a good pass from Louis Schaub, then after the change of ends with a follow-up shot.

"They were funny goals, not the best quality from my side," said the ambitious new signing. "They also have some quality, but we have a little more," the Dane remained modest even concerning the opponent.

Moulaye Haidara scored the final goal - the second strike for the youngster in his second appearance of the season.

Hoff Thorup wanted to see two more goals

Thus, progression to the second round was never in doubt in the end, and this pattern is set to continue on Wednesday evening when the second leg against Santa Coloma takes place.

"The headline is 'Job done!'" Johannes Hoff Thorup gave us a directive in his conclusion.

"We wanted to control the game and not allow any chances, especially not from counter-attacks or set-pieces. We achieved that, so the performance was okay. I had hoped for two more goals," the coach probably wanted to match the city rival, who secured a better result in Dornbach.