Riots in Hartberg: Rapid threatens massive punishments!

Riots in Hartberg: Rapid threatens massive punishments!

Hartberg, Österreich - In a sensational judgment of the Austrian Bundesliga, SK Rapid Vienna receives a fine of 150,000 euros after violent riots occurred during the game against Hartberg on March 9. Like vienna.at , the kick-off of the game was about 45 minutes after rapid supporters had thrown out with objects. These incidents were classified as unacceptable and led to extensive property damage.

The Senate found that the serious consequences of the riots and the existing criminal record made it necessary to impose the maximum sentence. At the same time, an earlier home sector lock for three games, which was pronounced as a limited extent, remains upright, since Rapid as a guest club could not be guilty of an organizational fault. Nevertheless, the rapid supporters are denied the use of certain sectors in the stadium, in particular games against teams such as FK Austria Vienna and FC Red Bull Salzburg, as well as Kurier . Rapid assumes the responsibility for the violent behavior of some fans and underlines that they have a decisive time to condemn these incidents.

The current sanctions not only include the fine, but also an unconditional partial exclusion of the public for the next championship game in their own stadium. In the affected sectors 15-18, which are traditionally used by rapid supporters, no alternative fan area is formed. These measures are part of a new sanction policy of the league, which is more on immediate fines and not focused on points deductions. Rapid will discuss internal measures for further procedures in the coming days.