21st Minute—
Rapid Wien were settling into the game, their confidence growing. Bradford had started brightly, but now the hosts were finding space, moving the ball with rhythm. Their midfield trio—Oswald, Ljubic, and Kerschbaum—began dictating play, quick, sharp touches pulling Bradford's shape apart bit by bit.
Jake could see it happening. Too much space between the lines. Too much freedom for Rapid's playmakers.
Then came the warning.
Oswald picked up the ball just inside Bradford's half, Vélez stepping toward him, trying to close him down. But Oswald was a step ahead. Instead of taking a touch, he let the ball roll through his legs—an intentional dummy that completely took Vélez out of the play.
Bianchi and Fletcher reacted late. The gap was there.
Burgstaller saw it.
