Floridsdorfer away win against Rapid Wien II
Floridsdorfer secured a 2-0 victory over Rapid Wien II in the Austrian Second League's regular season, round 4, on 22 August 2026. The away side took control early in the second half and saw out the game. The result moves them closer to the top half of the table while Rapid Wien II remain in the lower reaches.
Mirnes Bećirović opened the scoring on the hour mark, just after half-time. He came on as a substitute in the 46th minute and scored shortly after. The goal shifted the momentum, and Floridsdorfer managed the game from that point. Tobias Lerchbacher added a second in stoppage time, ending any hope of a comeback.
By then, Rapid Wien II had made several changes. They brought on three players in the 72nd minute, then added three more at 73 minutes. Floridsdorfer responded with their own substitutions, including bringing on Tristan Osmani and Tomislav Glavan. The manager tried to find a way back, but the visitors held their nerve.
The statistics tell one story, but the match told another. Rapid Wien II had 55 per cent possession and 97 attacks, but only five shots on target. Floridsdorfer had fewer attacks and less possession, yet four shots on target produced two goals. The away side made more of their chances.
Both managers received yellow cards for their players. Josef Taieb was booked in the 28th minute for Floridsdorfer, and Noah Bitsche went off the field for a caution in the 58th minute. No red cards were shown, and the game remained under control despite the late pressure.
The result leaves Floridsdorfer in fourth place with ten points from five games. Rapid Wien II sit in twelfth with six points after two wins and three defeats. The gap between them widens, and the away side will make life awkward for those below them.