Tension boiled over in the European Cup quarterfinals. The Partizan and AEK match got postponed due to security concerns.
The incident started when Serbian fans used fireworks inside the arena. Greek players saw explosions near their feet and headed to the locker rooms.
The European Handball Federation stepped in and called off the game. Partizan was down by five goals after losing 27-22 in Athens. They needed their fans’ support to catch up. But things took a bad turn when fans threw fireworks on the field before the game.
This wasn’t the first issue between these teams. Partizan players got attacked in Greece, and everyone knew this rematch would be intense.
What happened
- Partizan and AEK’s match got postponed due to security concerns.
- Serbian fans used fireworks inside the arena, causing Greek players to leave.
- The European Handball Federation called off the game.
- Partizan was down by five goals after the first match.
The situation escalated quickly. Fans got too aggressive, and the game had to be stopped.
The bigger picture
This incident isn’t isolated. There have been other problems between these teams. The European Handball Federation needs to figure out how to keep games safe and fair for everyone.