In Craiova 1948, it was decided that home matches would be played without spectators. for an indefinite period, after xenophobic chants from some fans led to the stoppage of the game with Sepsi Sfântu Gheorghe.

Scandal at the match between Sepsi St. George and U Craiova 1948Photo: Inquam Photos / Alex Nicodim

“U Craiova 1948” will play home matches without spectators

The group announced that supporters who have a subscription will get their money back.

“Considering the events of the last period, when some members of the gallery resorted to hooliganism, contrary to the law and regulations of the FRF, which caused huge losses to the club;

Taking into account the direct threats of the occurrence of other events that lead to serious losses for the club, I made the following decisions:

1) Holding of matches on the home court, without spectators, for an indefinite period of time;

2) Making appeals to the Federal Republic of Germany and state authorities with the aim of urgently adopting legislative acts to prevent these manifestations;

3) The club will notify the procedure by which those who purchased a subscription will be able to receive its value.

The club expresses its deepest regrets to the loyal fans of the club, especially subscribers or bona fide fans, who are not at fault and bear the consequences.” announced by U Craiova 1948.

Sepsis – U Craiova 1948, finished after 26 minutes

First, Sunday evening’s match at Sfantu Gheorghe between OSK Sepsi Sfântu Gheorghe and U Craiova 1948 was stopped for 10 minutes by referee Andrii Čivulete and the players sent to the dressing room after xenophobic chants from the stands.

The stadium announcer repeatedly announced on the amplifier station that the game would be stopped if the stands continued to shout in violation of the regulations.

After the restart, the game was finally halted in regulation after just two minutes as the chants in the stands continued.

The regulation on xenophobic chants states that the team responsible for the incidents will lose the match 3-0, and if the fans of both teams are at fault, then both teams will lose by the same score.

Under the threat of losing the match, Olten made a statement condemning the attitude of the fans. In an explanation published on social networks, the formation under the patronage of Adrian Mititelou claims that the management team is responsible for the organization and demonstrations of the fans.