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The terrorist attack in Vienna caused the cancellation of the ÖFB Cup games scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday. The decision was not made for security reasons. “The federal government has recommended that the intention of the state duel be taken into account and that all events be canceled within the next three days. We at the ÖFB will, of course, comply with this request,” said the president of the ÖFB, Leo Windtner, in a broadcast of the association.
It is not yet clear when the games will be rescheduled, but due to the tight schedule due to the late start of the season due to the coronavirus pandemic, there is little room for maneuver. In addition to the four scheduled round of 16 matches, two second round matches that have yet to be played due to various crown cases are also affected.
Our condolences to all those affected by yesterday’s terrible attack in our federal capital, Vienna, as well as to their loved ones and families. Our thanks to the many emergency and rescue forces who have accomplished and continue to do great things in this unprecedented and exceptional situation. Let us show that we are standing together in Vienna and throughout Austria. That we defend our values and we will continue to live and protect them together. Let us show by all means that hatred is not and will never be part of the values of our society and football, “said the ÖFB.
The games SV Allerheiligen – SKU Amstetten (supplement, second round), as well as Vienna Austria – TSV Hartberg and FAC – SK Austria Klagenfurt (both round of 16) should have taken place on Tuesday night (today). The SVG Reichenau-Innsbruck – Blau-Weiß Linz (supplement, second round), Sturm Graz – Wacker Innsbruck and Vienna – Altach (both round of 16) matches were planned for Wednesday.
Austria Vienna shows sympathy for cancellation
The cancellation, especially of matches scheduled in Vienna, has been speculated since early in the morning, but was only officially announced almost exactly two hours before the start of the Bundesliga duel between Austria and Hartberg as favorites. “Of course we fully understand this decision in the short term. Our condolences to the families and friends of the victims,” said Markus Kraetschmer, member of the board of Austrias AG.
Sturm Graz Business Manager Thomas Tebbich could only agree: “SK Sturm Graz is deeply saddened. We express our deepest condolences to the bereaved victims and wish all the injured a full and speedy recovery. We are in these days all Viennese. ” One possibility to catch up on the games would be on December 16: defending champion Salzburg against Rapid and LASK against ASK Elektra are already scheduled.
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