A Night Scottish Football Can Be Proud Of
While Hibernian were easing through their match in Belgrade, some 400 miles north in Vienna, Dundee United showed grit and determination to shock Rapid Vienna with a thrilling 2-2 draw.
In this UEFA Conference League third-round qualifier, Jim Goodwinโs men came from behind twice against last seasonโs quarter-finalists in the vibrant Allianz Stadion.
First, Max Watters struck to level the game, and in the second half, Zac Sapsford repeated the heroics. But the scoreline tells only part of the story. United survived 21 Rapid shots, holding just 38% possession, relying on rock-solid defending, spectacular saves from Yevhenii Kucherenko, and a touch of fortune.
This result carries historic weight. Just last week, Dundee United reached the next stage of European competition for the first time in 28 years by defeating Luxembourgโs UNA Strassen. For context, the clubโs last European outing before this season ended in a heavy 7-0 loss to AZ Alkmaar, despite winning the first leg.
This time, theyโve given themselves a fighting chance. Under relentless second-half pressure, United refused to crumble. Now, with the second leg at a sold-out Tannadice next Thursday, the tie is wide open.
Former United midfielder Scott Allan summed it up perfectly:
โAn outstanding away performance from Dundee United โ every player gave their all. Jim Goodwin will be over the moon. Bring it back to Tannadice and itโs all to play for.โ
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