Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Rapid Wien II beat Gloggnitz 3-1 in their final pre-season friendly. Stehrer, Jozepovic and Music scored before Salihovic's late consolation.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryGloggnitz 1-3 Rapid Wien II: Stehrer, Jozepovic and Music fire Kerber's side to final pre-season win
Rapid Wien II rounded off their summer preparations with a convincing 3-1 victory over Regionalliga Ost side Gloggnitz at the Sportanlage ASK Ternitz on Friday evening. Goals from Erik Stehrer, Nicolas Jozepovic and Ensar Music gave Jürgen Kerber's side a comfortable lead before S. Salihovic pulled one back late on for the hosts.
How it unfolded
Rapid II controlled the tempo from the opening whistle. Nicolas Jozepovic registered the first shot on target inside ten minutes, but his effort was too central and the Gloggnitz goalkeeper made a comfortable save.
The breakthrough came in the 26th minute, when a well-weighted through ball found Erik Stehrer, who took it first time and slotted low into the net to make it 1-0. Gloggnitz responded with a rare chance — a shot on goal that Rapid keeper Laurenz Orgler gathered without difficulty (33'). Shortly after, Daris Djezic cut inside from the left and fired a strike that was cleared off the line (36'), and Rapid took a 1-0 lead into the break.
The second half belonged to the visitors. Djezic tested the range from distance in the 50th minute, sending his shot just over the bar. Six minutes later, Jozepovic raced through one-on-one with the goalkeeper and finished coolly to double the lead (56'). The game was as good as settled two minutes later when Ensar Music drilled a half-high shot into the far corner (58'), making it 3-0 inside 13 second-half minutes.
Gloggnitz refused to fold and grabbed a consolation in the 86th minute when Salihovic found the net, but Rapid II saw out the closing stages comfortably.
The turning point
The quickfire double from Jozepovic (56') and Music (58') inside 120 seconds killed the contest. Gloggnitz had held firm after the interval but conceded twice in quick succession, leaving them no route back into the match.
Key performers
Erik Stehrer opened the scoring with a sharp first-time finish and set the tone for Rapid II's forward play before being substituted at half-time.
Nicolas Jozepovic was a persistent threat, testing the goalkeeper early and then scoring a well-taken solo goal to make it 2-0. He was withdrawn in the 60th minute.
Ensar Music added the third with a clinical finish into the far corner, rounding off a productive afternoon for the Rapid II frontline.
By the numbers — interpreted
Rapid II's 3-1 victory was built on efficiency in front of goal rather than overwhelming volume. The three goals came from a controlled attacking performance, with the decisive double arriving inside two second-half minutes. Gloggnitz managed only the one consolation despite growing into the game late, reflecting Rapid II's defensive solidity. Djezic's shot cleared off the line (36') was the closest either side came before the break.
What it means
This was Rapid II's final pre-season friendly before the ADMIRAL 2. Liga season kicks off. Jürgen Kerber's side will face Admira Wacker away on Friday, 31 July 2026 at 18:30. For Gloggnitz, who compete in the Regionalliga Ost (third tier), the friendly offered valuable minutes against higher-level opposition as they continue their own pre-season programme.
Verdict
A composed and professional display from Rapid II, who never looked troubled after Stehrer's early opener. The two-minute double salvo after the break underlined the gap between the sides. The question for Kerber will be whether this level of finishing carries into the competitive season starting next week.
Player of the Match
Nicolas Jozepovic — the midfielder was involved in the game's opening chances, scored the crucial second goal that broke Gloggnitz's resistance, and was a constant menace before being substituted in the 60th minute.
Key Moment
The 56th–58th minute double salvo: Jozepovic's composed one-on-one finish and Music's clinical strike turned a slender 1-0 lead into a commanding 3-0 advantage, effectively ending the contest before the hour mark.
Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Competition | Friendlies Clubs (Club Friendly) |
| Date | 24 July 2026 |
| Kick-off | 17:00 local (15:00 UTC) |
| Venue | Sportanlage ASK Ternitz |
| Referee | Gürsel Ak |
| Half-time | Gloggnitz 0-1 Rapid Wien II |
| Full-time | Gloggnitz 1-3 Rapid Wien II |
| Goals | Stehrer 26', Jozepovic 56', Music 58'; Salihovic 86' |
Rapid Wien II: Orgler; Muharemovic (Yeboah 70'), Thiero, Music (Polke 70'), Mahiya, Badarneh (Rahmani 46'), Kolp (Tazi 46'), Jozepovic (Strunz 60'), Velimirovic (C) (Albrecht 70'), Stehrer (Tütünci 46'), Djezic (Jakupi 60').
Unused substitute: Fellner.
Next Fixtures
- Rapid Wien II: Friday, 31 July 2026 — Admira Wacker (a) — ADMIRAL 2. Liga Round 1, 18:30
- Gloggnitz: Saturday, 1 August 2026 — Mattersburger SV 2020 (h) — Regionalliga Ost
Match Events
Key match events between Gloggnitz and Rapid Wien II — 4 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 26 Jul 2026