The SK Rapid has difficulty making it to the semi-finals of the ÖFB Cups packed. The Viennese took on the second division team in the Allianz Stadium on Sunday evening SKN St. Pölten with 3:1 (1:1).
After two hand penalties in the first half, St. Pöltens scored an own goal after the break Christian Ramsebner the decision. The cup semifinalists will find out their opponents and venue in a week.
Guided tour for St. Pölten
Ex-Rapidler Stefan Nutz shocked the home team by giving the visitors the lead from a penalty in the 11th minute. This was preceded by a questionable hands decision by the officials Maximilian Hofmann recognized as the culprit.
In the 35th minute the score was equal Marco Grüll also with a hands penalty. In the 77th minute, Ramsebner’s unfortunate defensive attempt put Rapid on the road to victory, Matthias Seidl (93.) scored to scatter.
Semifinal draw on February 11th
The defending champions had already advanced to the semi-finals Storm Graz, Red Bull Salzburg and second division team DSV Leoben. The draw will take place on February 11th live on ORF 1 and in the ORF live stream JOY instead of. The semi-finals will be played after Easter at the beginning of April.