Slavia Prague faces sanctions for derby pitch invasion, attacks on Sparta players in Czech league
Czech police opened rioting proceedings after hundreds of fans stormed the field and Sparta goalkeeper Jakub Surovcik was struck by a flare.
- On Saturday, the Slavia Prague vs. Sparta Prague derby at Fortuna Stadium was abandoned after hundreds of Slavia fans stormed the pitch in the 97th minute, attacking visiting players while Slavia led 3-2.
- Sparta characterized the pitch invasion as the 'culmination of an atmosphere of hatred,' as supporters breached security barriers and threw flares onto the field, forcing players to flee for safety.
- Struck by a flare during the match, Sparta goalkeeper Jakub Surovcik stated the assault was 'absolutely unacceptable' and confirmed he would pursue legal action as police launched criminal rioting proceedings.
- Slavia chief executive Jaroslav Tvrdik apologized, accepted responsibility, and ordered the immediate closure of the North Stand while the League Football Association opened disciplinary proceedings against both clubs.
- The League Football Association plans to announce penalties on Tuesday, which may include match forfeiture, while Slavia suspended and transfer-listed two players who received red cards during the match.
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Slavia Prague fans invaded the lawn minutes from the club to celebrate champion and prevented the title. Cancel is champion in Spain and makes history by winning four of the main European leagues.
The Slavia-Sparta match was interrupted, and the disciplinary committee that governs the Czech professional league called an extraordinary meeting due to the incident.
The Czech Professional Leagues Association announced the initiation of disciplinary proceedings against both clubs, following the serious incidents that occurred in the derby, which was interrupted.
In the derby between Slavia and Sparta there were frightening scenes on Saturday in the Czech capital.
Slavia Prague fans stormed the Fortuna stadium field, dropped flares and smoke bombs and brought down Sparta Prague's archer
The expected Prague derby between Slavia and Sparta ended in chaos when less than four minutes before the end. With the Slavia winning 3-2 and about to consecrate itself champion, a group of local ultras broke into the field with flares, firecrackers and smoke bombs, forcing the suspension of the game. Images circulating on social networks showed the invasion, attacks on the visiting gallery and attacks on rival players. Sparta’s goalkeeper, Jak…
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