Chaos in Hartberg: Rapid fans attack the police before the game!

Chaos in Hartberg: Rapid fans attack the police before the game!

A turbulent football game between TSV Hartberg and SK Rapid Wien made massive headlines on Sunday. The encounter, which began around 45 minutes late, was overshadowed by violent riots from Rapid fans. Dissatisfaction with the entry controls led to Hütteldorfer supporters attacking the police with thrown objects, which called the security of the event into question. Thanks to discussions between Hartberg's president Brigitte Annerl and Rapid managing director Steffen Hofmann, the situation was finally defused and the game took place as planned the press reported.

Gameplay and consequences

The Rapid team ultimately had to admit defeat 1-2, with Elias Havel and Muharem Huskovic scoring for Hartberg. Isak Jansson was able to score a goal for Rapid, but this was only a small consolation. After this setback, Rapid is in sixth place ahead of the decisive round of the regular round, just one point ahead of Blau-Weiß Linz and has to fight for the ticket to the championship group. The Bundesliga officials have already announced a follow-up game, as the incidents surrounding the riots will result in an official investigation vienna.at explained in detail.

The game itself offered the spectators few highlights before the break, marked by mistakes and few chances. Rapid have already lost four of five games this season and are therefore under pressure to find their form. The next important duel in the Conference League against Borac awaits on Thursday, followed by an encounter against GAK, which could be crucial for the future of the Bundesliga. The pressure on the players and those responsible is increasing and the coming days will be very important.