The reaction of the media in Hungary after the game Sepsi – U Craiova 1948 was suspended for xenophobic chants

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The reaction of the media in Hungary after the game Sepsi – U Craiova 1948 was suspended for xenophobic chants

Shortly after the unpleasant event in St. George, the Hungarian press reacted. Journalists from the neighboring country put the fans of U Craiova 1948 against the wall and highlighted the fact that the duel that took place on Sunday represents a unique case in Romanian football.

“Sepsi OSK’s first home match of 2023 in the Romanian championship lasted only 25 minutes. Referee Florin Chivulete interrupted the match twice due to anti-Hungarian chants by FCU Craiova fans, and then finally blew the final whistle the match.

The ultras of the Craiova team have been among the most dangerous in Romania for years, constantly threatening their own players and managers. Today, they didn’t care a moment about what happened on the field. They shouted almost exclusively anti-Hungarian words, despite repeated warnings from the local announcer.

Chivulete stopped the game for the first time in the 24th minute and then ordered the teams to the locker room a minute later. After ten minutes, the game resumed, but since the visiting fans did not stop insulting the Hungarians, after only 20 seconds, the referee canceled the match for good – taking a unique decision in the history of Romanian football.

A match has been suspended in Romania due to a scandal in the stands (Rapid-Steaua in 2008, after a referee was hit), but this is the first time it has ended due to obnoxious fans. It is expected that the victory will be awarded to Sepsi, 3-0 on the green table. In lieu of the missed match, Cristiano Bergodi, Sepsi’s manager, immediately scheduled a training session.” those from Nemzetisport noted.