After a basketball match in Vienna where the Croatian team Zadar triumphed over their opponents, a violent incident erupted involving masked hooligans armed with sticks and rods. Reports indicated that between 50 and 60 attackers planned to assault Croatian supporters returning home after the game. The attack was anticipated to take place on the A2 motorway near Traiskirchen, but swift police action prevented more serious violence and injuries from occurring.

Austrian media outlet Heute reported on the chaotic scene, highlighting police calls regarding numerous vehicles with foreign plates moving toward Vienna. The situation raised concerns about the safety of Croatian fans, with suspicions that the hooligans aimed to retaliate against the supporters due to a previous altercation involving Croatian fans and another group in Tuzla. Fortunately, law enforcement intervention managed to disperse the potential violence before it could escalate further.

This incident underscores the recurring issues of football-related hooliganism within Europe and raises questions about fan safety during such events. The willingness of individuals to resort to violence not only jeopardizes the enjoyment of sports events but highlights the need for improved measures to protect fans from violent confrontations. The outcome of this situation will likely bring further scrutiny to how authorities manage and prevent such dangerous scenarios in the future.