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

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

Hartberg, Österreich - A turbulent football game between TSV Hartberg and SK Rapid Vienna made massive headlines on Sunday. The encounter, which began with a delay of around 45 minutes, was overshadowed by violent riots of the rapid fans. Resentment about the admission controls meant that the Hütteldorf supporters attacked the police with throwing objects, which questioned the security of the event. Thanks to the conversations between Hartberg's President Brigitte Annerl and Rapid Managing Director Steffen Hofmann, the Situation was finally defused, and the game took place, as Die Presse

game course and consequences

The Rapidler ultimately had to give up 1: 2, with Elias Havel and Muharem Huskovic scored for Hartberg. Isak Jansson was able to score a goal for Rapid, but this was only a small consolation. After this setback, Rapid lies only one point in front of blue and white Linz before the decisive round of the basic round and has to fight for the ticket for the master group. The Bundesliga managers have already announced an aftermath, since the incidents surrounding the riots will have an official investigation, such as vienna.at explained.

The game itself offered the spectators hardly any highlights before the break, characterized by mistakes and few chances. Rapid has already lost four out of five games this season and is therefore under pressure to find its shape. The next important duel in the Conference League against Borac is waiting on Thursday, followed by an encounter against the 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 of great importance.