After celebrations, the title crown awaits Rapid!

They hugged each other, gave free rein to their jubilation and raised their arms to the sky. Immediately afterwards, the team circle on the pitch (led by Furkan Demir) loudly chanted "zicke, zacke" to celebrate not only the 4:0 against Mauerwerk.

Understandable! Because Ostliga team Rapid II managed direct promotion back to the 2nd division. With three rounds to go, the leaders have already secured second place, which is enough for promotion. And runners-up Donaufeld are not yet aiming for promotion this year. "Promotion can never be taken for granted and is therefore a great feeling. We absolutely deserve this success," said a beaming Nicolas Bajlicz. Coach Jürgen Kerber was also visibly relieved. "Fortunately, we've already taken the first step. Of course, we now want to clinch the title in the final and bring it home to Hütteldorf!"

With a "three-pointer" against Neusiedl on Friday, the triumph is perfect. The numbers speak for Grün-Weiß - with 18 wins, 63 goals (equal with Donaufeld) and 23 goals conceded, they are number one in the league. Tobias Hedl also shares the top spot in the scoring charts with 16 goals with former Traiskirchen striker Mujanovic. "Every chance was a goal. Bravo, Hedl," said captain Fabian Eggenfellner in celebration of the 21-year-old. He remained ice-cold in front of goal against Mauerwerk, needing three shots on goal for his hat-trick. There was also good news for Oliver Strunz, who made his comeback after a five-month injury lay-off.

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