Scandal in the Austrian Bundesliga! Rapid fans injured due to police actions
Alex Olise
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
The Austrian Bundesliga match between Hartberg and Rapid couldn't start on time due to serious disturbances in the stands. The clash between the Vienna club's fans and the police was the cause.
Details: Half an hour before the kickoff, a tense standoff began in the away section. A group of Rapid fans reacted aggressively to police actions, who were conducting document checks and allegedly demanded the removal of green and white banners.
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Police tactical units stormed the Rapid section, and according to Sky, even elderly spectators, women, and children were affected. As a result, fans ran onto the field, forcing the referee to postpone the start of the game.
Additionally: The Austrian Bundesliga has already confirmed that the incident in Hartberg will not go without consequences, and an investigation will begin soon. However, league representatives stated that a decision on the case will not be made on Monday – first, reports from various parties need to be reviewed.
As a reminder, the match ended with Hartberg's victory at 2-1.
