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Slavia faces harsh penalty after fans invade pitch
Football club Slavia Prague faces a harsh penalty after its fans invaded the pitch during stoppage time in the derby against Sparta Prague in the Czech championship.
TL;DR
- Slavia Prague fans invaded the pitch during the 97th minute of a derby against Sparta Prague.
- The invasion occurred while Slavia was leading 3-2, close to securing the league title.
- The Football Association of Professional Leagues of the Czech Republic is considering sanctions against Slavia, including a loss, fan ban, and fines.
- Sparta Prague also faces proceedings for pyrotechnics and stadium damage by their fans.
- Slavia's CEO condemned the fans' actions as unacceptable and shameful, accepting responsibility.
- The north stand of Slavia's stadium will be closed until all responsible individuals are identified.
- Two Slavia players, Tomas Chory and David Doudera, received red cards and are suspended for the rest of the season, placed on the transfer list.
- The incident is seen as damaging to Czech football by the FA president.