SK Rapid Wien 3:2 Hamburger SV — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Jonas Antonius Auer scored a goal and earned a man-of-the-match rating of 8.91 as SK Rapid Wien edged Hamburger SV 3-2 in a Club Friendly Games encounter. The result capped a frantic first half in which five goals were scored inside 36 minutes, with the Austrian side showing resilience after twice falling behind.

The match turned in a blistering three-minute spell around the half-hour mark. Ercan Kara struck first for Rapid Wien in the 3rd minute, but Yussuf Poulsen and Albert Grønbæk turned the game on its head with goals in the 16th and 24th minutes to put Hamburger SV ahead. Kara then levelled the scores in the 35th minute, and Jonas Antonius Auer fired Rapid into the lead just a minute later, completing the scoring before the interval. A late yellow card for Hamburger SV in the 90th minute was the only disciplinary action.

Possession was dead even at 50% apiece, while Rapid Wien edged the corner count 4-3, suggesting a tightly contested affair rather than one side dominating. Defender Jonas Antonius Auer was the standout with his 8.91 rating and his decisive goal, capping a fine individual display. CheckLive's model clearly favoured SK Rapid Wien and the result confirmed that assessment.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of SK Rapid Wien vs Hamburger SV?

SK Rapid Wien 3-2 Hamburger SV (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Ercan Kara (3') for SK Rapid Wien; Yussuf Poulsen (16') for Hamburger SV; Albert Grønbæk (24') for Hamburger SV; Ercan Kara (35') for SK Rapid Wien; Jonas Antonius Auer (36') for SK Rapid Wien.

Were there any cards in SK Rapid Wien vs Hamburger SV?

Yellow cards: null (Hamburger SV).

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