Fuss over Sturm goal

Schicker: “Klauß is a bad loser”

Andreas Schicker (l.) commented on Robert Klauß' outburst.(Bild: GEPA)

Should the decisive goal to make it 2:1 in the Cup final against SK Rapid have counted or not? Opinions are divided over the referee's decision to award Tomi Horvat's goal in the 81st minute. For Sturm's sporting director, Rapid coach Robert Klauß is a "bad loser" due to his criticism of the referee.

Background: Immediately before Horvat was able to put the ball in the Hütteldorf goal, Rapid defender Leo Querfeld was pulled to the ground by Mika Biereth - the goal should therefore not have counted, according to Klauß.

 "Complete madness"
"There are nine referees who decide a foul for us and one who decides against us. We had him on the pitch again today. Congratulations," raged the Rapid coach. "We don't need to clarify anything with pictures. Nor discuss decisions. Deciding a cup final like that is complete madness."

A view that Schicker does not share - quite the opposite. "That wasn't a foul. He's a bad loser. Referee Gishamer allowed a very tough game to be played. You also have to think about whether it was a foul by Marco Grüll," the Viennese counterattacked. He accused Grüll of also illegally pushing Jusuf Gazibegovic away when he was preparing to make it 1:0 for Rapid.

The Cup final was a tough affair.(Bild: GEPA pictures)

Nevertheless, Schicker can understand Klauß' frustration to a certain extent. "I understand it. They haven't won a Cup title since 1995. Of course there are emotions involved," explained the 37-year-old, who couldn't resist a little side-swipe at the disappointed Rapid coach.