Updated on 06/07/2022 at 12:30 p.m
- Something went wrong in Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium in the Nations League game between the Austrian national team and Denmark.
- First the game started about 90 minutes late due to a power failure, then a mysterious hole suddenly appeared in the center circle after the end of the game.
Power failure, long game delay, home defeat and then a mysterious hole in the center circle: A lot went wrong in the 1:2 home defeat of the Austrian national soccer team against Denmark. After the game had to be kicked off 90 minutes late, a deep hole in the field of Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium caused a stir after the final whistle.
Danish striker Andreas Skov Olsen discovered the hole in the center circle after the final whistle. TV footage showed him and some of his team-mates stepping into the center circle hole, half of Skov’s lower leg disappearing into it.
Mysterious hole in the Ernst Happel Stadium appeared: Rainfall as a possible reason
Apparently it must have been after the final whistle, because it would have been noticed during the game and would have increased the risk of injury and caused an interruption.
It is probably a result of the heavy rains during the night from Sunday to Monday. According to the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB), the problem with the lawn was still being clarified on the morning of the service.
According to the ÖFB, the upcoming Nations League game on Friday against world champions France is not at risk. Specialized technicians would still check the lawn, the association said. (dpa/lh)
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Updated on 06/05/2022 at 12:09 p.m
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