The Austrian Cup opposed the usual suspects, which provided yet another derby. And it was also a clear picture of the state of Austrian football – two clubs were so far above all others, that would be almost a crime there was even one different Cup finalist. FK Austria vs Rapid – the face of Austrian football, the big rivalry. Motivation in itself. Nobody gives up, no mater form or anything else. The arch-rivals clashed heavily and entertained the crowd – the match ended 3-3 and went to the drama of penalty shoot-out. There Rapid prevailed 6-5.
This was 3rd consecutive Cup victory for Rapid,which perhaps irritated Austria greatly. As far as Rapid was concerned, the season was saved – they got a trophy. As far as photos… the problem is the same as with Aistria. According the the club’s website, this is the team of 1984-85. However, the kit does not match the ones used this year – it seems to be the kit for 1983-84. Then again… the squad, as Austria’s, was practically unchanged. Aged Panenka was no longer a regular, but was he in the team at all? Hard to tell. Well, this Austrian season left few pictorial memories, so let take it at that – tentatively.
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