Finally, the player of the Israeli club Maccabi Haifa were attacked by spectators. The test against Paderborn could turn out why: In the actual venue, there are safety concerns. According to information the clubs seek an alternative venue.

After the spectator attacks on players from Maccabi Haifa in Austria, planned for Saturday test section of the Israeli Association against SC Paderborn threatens to fail.
There was massive security concerns, said the vice mayor of Kirchbichl, Wilfried Ellinger, the Austrian news agency APA. Should there be riots, the 5000-inhabitant village in

Tyrol could not have their own police station not cope with the situation. This risk would not go into the church. Therefore the game in the place could not take place. “This is not an unfriendly act against the teams,” said the vice mayor. “We are simply not able to provide for safety.”

The SC Paderborn hopes that the game will still be played. “If it’s at all possible, to be held the game,” said Paderborn spokesman Matthias Hack . It seeks to be a different venue. Even at noon, it should be a decision.

On Wednesday evening, a friendly game of Maccabi against the French giants Lille had been canceled. Spectators had stormed in the 85th minute with Palestinian flags the pitch and attacked the Israeli players physically.

The Austrian authorities are investigating some 20 predominantly ethnic Turkish men, among others, on suspicion of incitement and serious injury.

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