EHF Decides on Unplayed Match Between Partizan and AEK
European Handball Federation announces neutral venue for rescheduled quarter-final clash.
In a notable decision following the unplayed quarter-final match between Partizan and AEK in Belgrade, the European Handball Federation (EHF) announced that the rematch will take place at a neutral venue.
The original match was scheduled for Sunday at 18:00 in the Banjica hall but was disrupted due to safety concerns arising from the spectators' actions that included the launching of fireworks, leading to significant delays and ultimately the cancellation of the game.
EHF stated that the precise location and timing of the neutral match will be communicated in due course.
The association is also considering the possibility of holding the match without an audience due to the security problems encountered.
In their statement, EHF emphasized the importance of determining the sporting outcome of the match on the court while underscoring the legal responsibilities of both clubs involved, given that the quarter-final could not be conducted as initially planned.
Partizan Handball Club has refrained from commenting extensively on the EHF's decision, noting in a statement to local media that they have not received an official notification from the EHF and that the decision is not final.
The match was meant to be a critical contest following AEK's victory in the first leg, where they won 27-22 in a highly charged environment.
The situation escalated on the match day when tensions peaked, with referees and officials ultimately deciding not to proceed after waiting for an hour past the scheduled start time.
The delegations from both teams were in a standoff, as AEK refused to take the court unless the stands were cleared.
This culminated in the event being labeled a non-play, prompting further actions and decision-making from EHF.
EHF continues to investigate the events leading to the match's cancellation and will proceed with appropriate legal evaluations regarding the occurrences on that day.
Meanwhile, Organizers aim to ensure that the integrity of the competition is maintained despite this unprecedented circumstance.
The original match was scheduled for Sunday at 18:00 in the Banjica hall but was disrupted due to safety concerns arising from the spectators' actions that included the launching of fireworks, leading to significant delays and ultimately the cancellation of the game.
EHF stated that the precise location and timing of the neutral match will be communicated in due course.
The association is also considering the possibility of holding the match without an audience due to the security problems encountered.
In their statement, EHF emphasized the importance of determining the sporting outcome of the match on the court while underscoring the legal responsibilities of both clubs involved, given that the quarter-final could not be conducted as initially planned.
Partizan Handball Club has refrained from commenting extensively on the EHF's decision, noting in a statement to local media that they have not received an official notification from the EHF and that the decision is not final.
The match was meant to be a critical contest following AEK's victory in the first leg, where they won 27-22 in a highly charged environment.
The situation escalated on the match day when tensions peaked, with referees and officials ultimately deciding not to proceed after waiting for an hour past the scheduled start time.
The delegations from both teams were in a standoff, as AEK refused to take the court unless the stands were cleared.
This culminated in the event being labeled a non-play, prompting further actions and decision-making from EHF.
EHF continues to investigate the events leading to the match's cancellation and will proceed with appropriate legal evaluations regarding the occurrences on that day.
Meanwhile, Organizers aim to ensure that the integrity of the competition is maintained despite this unprecedented circumstance.
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