Rapid Wien II 0, Liefering 1

WALS-SIEZENHEIM, Austria (Interstat) — A solitary first-half goal from Phillip Verhounig propelled Liefering to a narrow victory over Rapid Wien II in a tightly contested 2. Liga match on Friday afternoon at Red Bull Arena. The 1-0 result, which defied a pregame projection for more scoring, provided a winning start to the domestic campaign for the home side. The match, the first for both clubs in Austria’s second division this season, was decided in the 31st minute. The decisive play originated from a set piece, with Douglas Mendes providing the service. His effort found Verhounig, the Liefering forward, who directed… Read more...