The public viewing should have been held in cooperation with Austria Salzburg. However, this idea has now been abandoned.
It is currently unclear whether the away sector will remain empty on Friday out of solidarity with the fans who do not have a ticket. What is certain is that the BWL fans want to travel to Salzburg. "Regardless of whether with or without a ticket: together to Salzburg!", writes the Stahlstadt Kollektiv.
Only Light Beer in the Stadium
The Salzburg State Police Directorate has set up a security zone around the stadium for Friday (between 6 PM and midnight). "The match is to be classified as a major sporting event where the participation of violent individuals is expected," the press release states.
"There won't be a big drama," the "Salzburger Nachrichten" quoted Austria chairman David Rettenbacher. According to him, his club had submitted an enhanced security concept.
"We are only allowed to serve light beer at the match," Austria club manager Harald Mittermaier told the "Kronen Zeitung" about it. Spritzer are not permitted.
The statement from the Stahlstadt Kollektiv:
