Rapid Vienna vs Floridsdorfer AC

Glavan's early strike could have set the tone for an upset, but Rapid's two-goal burst inside 120 seconds between the 9th and 11th minutes turned the match decisively. Haïdara's first goal — a composed finish after Dahl's incision — shifted momentum entirely, and FAC never threatened to regain the lead.

• Moulaye Haïdara (Rapid Vienna) — The 19-year-old Malian was the first-half hero, scoring twice and forcing a strong save. His movement and composure in the heat stood out. Player of the match.
• Ercan Kara (Rapid Vienna) — One goal and one assist in the first-half blitz, plus a shot off the post. Led the line effectively.
• Marco Tilio (Rapid Vienna) — The Australian's 67th-minute screamer from distance sealed the win in the second half.
• Tomislav Glavan (Floridsdorfer AC) — Scored the early opener and briefly gave FAC hope, but his side could not build on the start.

Rapid's 4-1 scoreline and 3-1 half-time lead reflect their intensity once they found their rhythm. The early FAC goal (inside the first minute) was the only shot that troubled Rapid's first-choice defence — after that, the hosts controlled proceedings. Both sides used the permitted drinks breaks (two per half) due to the extreme heat, and the referee omitted added time. Rapid's two entirely different XIs — 22 of 25 available players used — meant the second half lacked the same fluency, but Tilio's quality finish ensured the margin stayed emphatic.

Rapid Vienna began their pre-season with an expected victory over a side two divisions below them. Thorup's decision to give every available player minutes provides useful fitness data ahead of their summer training camp, where two more friendlies are scheduled next Sunday. The absences of international returnees (Nicolas Bajlicz, Bendegúz Bolla, Amin Elias Gröller, Jakob Schöller, Nikolaus Wurmbrand), injured players (Jannes Horn, Claudy Mbuyi, Martin Ndzie, Jean Harisson Marcelin, Daniel Nunoo) and new striker Tonni Adamsen (became a father) meant several regulars were unavailable.

For Floridsdorfer AC, this was a harsh introduction to life under new coach Mario Sonnleitner. The early goal offered promise, but the defensive lapses that followed will be a focus for the 2. Liga side ahead of their next friendly against Wiener Sportclub on 3 July 2026.

Exactly what a pre-season opener should be: Rapid got the run-out they needed, Haïdara staked his claim for more minutes, and the heat-induced challenges provided a useful stress test. FAC's early goal was a footnote in an otherwise one-sided workout.