What a game – 4:1 in Rijeka!

For the fourth game of the UEFA Europa League, the injury list got a little shorter: Osman Hadzikic reported fit, but sat on the bench for the time being. Abdul Mohammed Kadiri returned to central defense, Tarkan Serbest was able to start on his regular position in the defensive midfield. Raphael Holzhauser started more offensively than most recently, Ismael Tajouri-Shradi started on the right wing. This time, Kevin Friesenbichler was given preference over Christoph Monschein as the starting striker.

Gavranovic, the goal scorer from the first leg in Vienna, could not play because of adductor problems. Heber took his position as striker. Prskalo started in the goal instead of Sluga. Puncec and Pavicic were also new in the starting line-up of Coach Matjaz Kek.

Dominik Prokop performed

Alexander Gorgon had the first chance of the game, but just missed the goal (5'). After that, the “Violets” dominated the game: After a free-kick by Raphael Holzhauser Tarkan Serbest tried to lift over Prskalo but did not succeed (12'). The Croatian goalkeeper also saved against Felipe Pires (13'). A great free-kick by Holzhauser rushed past friend and foe (14'). The captain then tried a long shot but missed the goal (18'), while on the other hand Patrick Pentz saved against Alex Gorgon (18').

After that, some calmness came into a very quick initial phase, in minute 32 Pires appeared alone in front of Prskalo, but hesitated with his finish. Another free-kick by Holzhauser turned dangerously towards Prskalo, who was able to clear (34'). Ismael Tajouri-Shradi shot from a distance but missed the goal (37'). After a wonderful counterattack, initiated by Kevin Friesenbichler, Felipe Pires served Dominik Prokop. He danced around three Croats in the penalty area and scored – 0-1 (41.).

Two long shots by Holzhauser and Friesenbichler missed the goal (44', 45'+1). With the lead for FK Austria Wien the teams went into the dressing rooms.

Prokop - Serbest - Monschein – 1:4

Austria began the second round dominantly as well, Dominik Prokop had the first chance after a surprising corner version, Prskalo was on the spot (49'). It took Rijeka ten minutes to appear in front of the violet goal, Petar Gluhakovic was on the spot after a counterattack of the Croats (56').

HNK Rijeka surprisingly equalized through Pavicic after assist by Gorgon (61'), but Dominik Prokop restored the purple lead just 58 seconds later: Petar Gluhakovic made his way through on the right our number 16 took on his cross and scored via the inside of the bar – 1-2 - Prokop double pack (62').

Felipe Pires failed at Prskalo in a counterattack after ground work by Tajouri-Shradi (64'), a shot by Holzhauser went over the goal (66'). Patrick Pentz blocked a shot by Pavicic (70'). Kevin Friesenbichler had done his job well, Christoph Monschein took his place after 70 minutes. After an attack by Misic against Prokop outside the field, referee Kehlet pulled out a red card (73'). The following free-kick by Holzhauser was accidentally extended by Gorgon, Tarkan Serbest completed by head– 1:3 (73').

Dominik Prokop had another great chance after assist by Pires, Prskalo prevented his triple pack (75'). After a wonderful combination over Pires and Holzhauser Christoph Monschein scored the final goal – 1-4 (84'). The “Violets” celebrated a highly-deserved away victory in Rijeka in a thrilling game. The parallel game between AEK Athens and AC Milan ended 0:0, the “Violets” still have every chance of the second place in their group.

HNK Rijeka - FK Austria Wien 1:4 (0:1)

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