Winfried Amoah’s second-half goal proved to be the decisive moment as SKN St. Pölten defeated Rapid Wien II 1-0 in a tense 2. Liga Round 14 encounter at the Allianz Stadion.
Rapid Wien II began the match strongly, dominating possession and creating several chances.
However, despite early opportunities from Mühcahit Ibrahimoglu and Furkan Dursun, the home side was unable to convert.
The game took a turn after Rapid was forced into two substitutions due to injuries, disrupting their flow and allowing St. Pölten to regain control.
The first half ended goalless, but the match sprung into life after the break.
While Rapid Wien II pushed forward in search of a breakthrough, it was St. Pölten that struck first.
A defensive misstep left Amoah with a clear run on goal, and the Ghanaian forward made no mistake, coolly finishing past Rapid’s goalkeeper Lorenz Orgler to score his second league goal of the season.
Despite Rapid’s efforts to level the score, St. Pölten held firm, with their solid defense ensuring a fourth victory in five meetings against their opponents.
The win further solidified their dominance in the fixture, as they continue to build momentum in the league.
