He describes the decision as regrettable – but he accepts it
Djurgården describes the decision to end the chaotic match against Södertälje in front of empty stands as unfortunate – but he accepts it.
The Allsvenskan hockey club also says it will suffer financial damage.
“The association will actively work to compensate the guilty,” she wrote on her website.
Djurgården won 3-1 over Södertälje. Yesterday’s match was stopped after a riot broke out in the stands, but it was then held in front of empty stands.
Södertälje and club director Robert Andersson protested against the decision to play in front of empty stands and chairman Peter Ornstrand told Länstidningen that the club would investigate the possibility of making financial demands against Djurgården after the vandalism in the arena.
Now Djurgården has also issued a statement on its website.
“The absolute majority of traveling fans who were in the away section as well as in the other sections showed very good behaviour, and unfortunately the behavior of a small number of people was completely unacceptable. Djurgården strongly distances itself from the actions of these people and from the events that took place in the arena.”“, writes the club.
He accepts the decision
The club also wrote that it regrets the decision to hold the match in front of empty stands but accepts it.
He added: “The decision taken by the Swedish Ice Hockey Federation and the police to end the match in front of empty stands was unfortunate, because this type of decision affects many innocent people and has major financial consequences.” But in this case, we accept the decision based on the assessment made of the security situation in the square.”
“Very inappropriate”
It continues:
“Fireworks are prohibited and highly inappropriate in sports arenas, especially in indoor environments. Djurgården will suffer financial damages following yesterday’s events in the form of fines for fireworks and vandalism, for which the association will actively work to compensate the guilty parties.”
The Järnkaminerna supporters’ association also spoke out during Saturday afternoon. They criticized the police and the Swedish Ice Hockey Federation.
“If someone commits a crime in an arena, that individual should be held accountable, not the entire public. Instead of trying to use dialogue or measures already in the regulations, they chose to effectively abuse their power. A clear attempt to score points with the public which instead led to “Only to great dissatisfaction with everyone in the arena and the situation escalating. The decision of the union and the police was completely disproportionate to what actually happened and what the atmosphere was like when the match was first stopped.”“, writes Jarnkaminerna.