Fan randals in Hartberg: Bundesliga announces hard consequences!

Fan randals in Hartberg: Bundesliga announces hard consequences!

In a Bundesliga game between TSV Hartberg and SK Rapid, violent riots occurred on Sunday, which were triggered by resentment through the admission controls. Rapid managing director Steffen Hofmann reported that the situation escalated after an arrest had occurred. The game started with a delay of about 45 minutes, while some fans of the Hütteldorfers attacked the police with throwing objects. This behavior caused the game to be held on the brink at times, as on krone.at .

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Before the kick -off, numerous fans stood between the guest grandstand and the field, which further fueled the situation. Hartberg President Brigitte Annerl and Hofmann tried to calm the minds and were looking for a conversation with the followers. After a conversation, Annerl reported that she was assured that there would be no further riots. Nevertheless, it is clear that the incidents will have consequences because the Bundesliga has announced a procedure that, according to a league spokes, will not be completed immediately. First of all, all reports must be evaluated, such as informed the press.

The incidents in Hartberg also have a highlight of the current challenges in Austrian football, where the dealings with excitement and outbreaks in the stands urgently need to be covered. The impending reactions on the part of the league should be of considerable interest for the clubs involved and show that such escalations can not only endanger the game but also the future of the clubs.