The women’s team of Austria Wien defeated rival SK Rapid 6-0 on Sunday in the first-ever Vienna derby in the Frauen-Bundesliga, playing before 2,350 fans at the Generali-Arena, sport.ORF.at reported. The match showcased a decisive gulf in class between the double-winners and the visiting promoted side from Hütteldorf, which finished the contest with ten players.
Early Strikes Set the Tone for Austria Wien
Austria Wien seized control of the fixture within the opening minutes. Südtirol-born Elisa Pfattner opened the scoring in the fourth minute, converting after initial buildup involving Modesta Uka and Patricia Pfanner, according to match reports from FK Austria Wien. The early breakthrough set the tone for a dominant first half. Emotions flared early on the pitch as Austria-Trainer Stefan Kenesei, a self-described Favoritner Kind,
received the first yellow card of the match in the 15th minute for too vehemently criticizing a denied penalty appeal. Shortly after, Rapid player Lisa Rammel spurred on her teammates following a hard duel with a loud Gemma.
Modesta Uka doubled the advantage in the 30th minute following a rapid run and cross down the flank by Louise Schöffel, marking her 13th goal in her 16th competitive match for the club. Just five minutes later, Uka struck again when her driven free-kick deflected off Rapid defender Ronja Leidler and into the net for an own goal, sending the hosts into halftime with a commanding 3-0 lead.
Red Card Deepens Rapid’s Woes After the Break
Trailing heavily, Rapid faced further adversity shortly before the hour mark.
Playing with a numerical advantage, Austria Wien systematically extended their lead. Sandra Jakobsen scored her first goal for the club in the 70th minute off another assist from Schöffel. Almedina Šišić added a fifth in the 74th minute with a direct free-kick that beat Rapid goalkeeper Kayleigh van Niehoff, and Patricia Pfanner completed the 6-0 scoreline in the 85th minute by capitalizing on a misjudged rushing clearance by van Niehoff.
Record Crowd Attends Match Without Away Supporters
The historic fixture took place without away supporters in attendance. As reported by sport.ORF.at, SK Rapid opted not to utilize the visiting sector at the Generali-Arena, mirroring a policy adopted across other competitions following derby crowd disturbances on Feb. 15 in the men’s Bundesliga. The match drew a new Bundesligarekord crowd, featuring numerous families and young spectators. Following the final whistle, the Austrian players celebrated with their supporters and posed for commemorative photos, while looking ahead to future encounters with an absent fan base, as one representative noted, Beim Heimderby freuen wir uns dann, wenn unsere Fans da sind.
In the broader league table, SK St. Pölten retained first place despite conceding their first points of the campaign in a 2-2 draw against Sturm Graz. St. Pölten leads the standings with 22 points, followed by Sturm Graz with 20 points, and Austria Wien close behind in third place with 19 points after nine rounds.
International Break Prepares Players for World Cup Qualifiers
Sunday’s fixture marked the final domestic action before the women’s international break. Austria’s national team turns its focus toward the upcoming qualification playoffs for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, beginning with an away leg against Kosovo on Friday, followed by the return fixture on Oct. 13 at the Wiener Sportclub-Platz.
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