Ingolitsch Sees Red! Sturm Coach Punished After Heated Match

SK Sturm's personnel worries continue to mount! Not just on the field, but also on the coaching bench.

Coach Fabio Ingolitsch is shown the red card after the final whistle of the heated match between Sturm and Ried (to the match report>>>) and will not be able to coach his team from the bench for some time.

Ingolitsch Sees Red Due to Criticism

The match between Sturm and Ried was characterized by many controversial scenes. In the first half, referee Safak Barmaksiz sent off Sturm player Arjan Malic for violent conduct with a red card (45.+2.). Shortly thereafter, the official pointed to the spot in favor of Ried after a Hödl handball (45.+5.).

There were also discussions surrounding Ried's opening goal, as Ried striker Thelin was involved in an intense duel with Sturm captain Stankovic during his scoring play (55.).

These circumstances likely caused emotions to run high for Sturm coach Ingolitsch after the final whistle, despite his team's last-minute equalizer. The Sturm coach approached the referee team directly after the final whistle and was punished with a red card after persistent criticism.