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Rafa Silva
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Tomas Araujo
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Vangelis Pavlidis
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Gianluca Prestianni
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Jhon Duran
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Andreas Schjelderup
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Tom Renaud
Rapid's possible next opponent clearly emerging
Benfica clearly wins the first leg against the "Hearts" and will likely have nothing to do with Rapid. Austria's possible opponent is not yet fixed.
If SK Rapid overcomes the hurdle of Paide Linnameeskond - and it looks that way after the 4-1 first-leg victory (Katzer: "We really tired them out">>>) - then the UEFA Conference League playoff will likely lead to Scotland.
Heart of Midlothian loses 1-6 away to Benfica in the first leg. The Portuguese already sealed the deal in the first half through Silva (3rd minute), Araujo (23rd minute), and Pavlidis (43rd minute/penalty). After the break, further goals from Prestianni (59th), Duran (87th), and Schjelde (90.+4) completed the rout, even though Renaud (72nd) scored for the "Hearts" in between.
Rapid will face the loser of this Europa League qualification duel. The return leg in Edinburgh will take place on Thursday.
Braga's Fate Still Hangs in the Balance
The question of Wiener Austria's possible next opponent has not yet been definitively clarified, should they secure their 2-1 away lead against Beitar Jerusalem next week (Match Report>>>).
Sporting Braga wins the first leg against Dinamo Minsk only 1-0. Horta scores from a penalty (45th minute).
The "Veilchen" would face the winner of this duel in the playoff.