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Embarrassing: That’s why Hartberg went looking for accommodation!

TSV fans would not be able to cheer in Hartberg in the European Cup.(Bild: Sepp Pail)

Champions group, here we come! The party night is over, now it's time to get back to work in Hartberg. Next Sunday, Markus Schopp's team will start the race for the European Cup places with a cracker in Salzburg. But in the midst of the jubilation over the successful milestone, there is also a pensive note to be struck. 

Captain Jürgen Heil was close to tears after finishing in the top six, while Markus Schopp's relief at the feat was clear to see. "We're not going to hide from anyone, we can be an unpleasant opponent," said the TSV coach, who is not interested in the Olympic idea that being there is everything.