SK Rapid Celebrates Historic Win in ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga

In a landmark week for the ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga, SK Rapid celebrated their first-ever victory in the top flight, while SK Sturm Graz maintained their position at the top of the table, led by a standout performance from young talent Julia Keutz. SKN St. Pölten and Austria Wien also secured dominant wins, reinforcing their places in the upper echelons of the league.

Highlighting the weekend, SK Sturm Graz took to the pitch against Linz with a remarkable display. The team scored four goals, with academy graduate Julia Keutz spearheading the attack by netting three of them. Keutz, who has been a member of the Graz first team since 2019, experienced a breakthrough performance, significantly adding to her previous tally of five league goals. Accompanying her effort was an additional goal from seasoned midfielder Sophie Maierhofer, who showcased her calm demeanor by scoring in the 17th minute.

Despite their strong performance, Graz's place at the top is only marginally secure; they lead the standings with a single-point advantage over second-place SKN St. Pölten, who are also on an impressive run but have a game in hand. Graz’s Brigitta Pulins continues to lead the chase for the Golden Boot with seven goals to her name this season, underpinning her value to the team.

Austria Wien, meanwhile, delivered a commanding performance against bottom-placed Südburgenland, securing a resounding 5-0 win. The match began on a high note for Austria Wien, as Tatjana Wiess scored within the first seven minutes following a corner kick. Further contributions came from Austrian veteran Carina Wenninger, who added to the scoreline just before halftime with an assist from Lotta Cordes. Youngster Almedina Sisic marked a successful return from injury with a powerful long-range shot that found the net, while Patricia Pfanner and 17-year-old Nina-Katrin Pichler rounded off the score to secure the impressive victory.

In a separate fixture, SKN St. Pölten continued their pursuit of SK Sturm Graz with a comfortable 4-1 victory over First Vienna. The scoring was opened by Victoria Laino after a deflected assist from teammate Alma Aagaard. The veteran Fanny Vago then made her mark with a header from a pinpoint cross before contributing a second goal while Aagaard added another, showcasing Pölten’s clinical efficiency. Despite conceding their first goal of the season to young talent Lilah Havel, Pölten remains on a strong undefeated run, leading the league in both goals scored and defensive solidity. Manager Laurent Fassotte’s squad is poised to challenge for the title with their current form.

The first week of the ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga leaves fans eagerly anticipating the next round of fixtures as teams assemble for a battle of endurance and skill in the competition.