Derby sees Dragovic's participation green-lit

Austrian relief: Athletletik Wien's Aleks Dragovic cleared to compete in derby against Rapid Vienna

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2025 September 12 . 11:02 AM

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Derbymatch: Grant Given to Dragovic for Participation

Derby sees Dragovic's participation green-lit

Austria Vienna's defender, Aleksandar Dragovic, will be eligible to play in the upcoming Vienna derby against SK Rapid on Sunday, following a reduction in his suspension.

The reduction was announced by the Austrian Football Bundesliga on Friday, after an initial suspension of two mandatory and one conditional game was imposed due to an incident in the 0:1 home defeat against Hartberg. In the incident, Dragovic insulted referee Sebastian Gishamer immediately after the final whistle.

The reduction of the suspension is in relation to an incident in the cup semi-final on April 2nd. Austria Vienna filed a protest against the initial suspension decision, and it seems their efforts have paid off.

Dragovic's suspension has been reduced to a mandatory one-game ban, meaning he will miss the 0:0 draw against WAC that he previously sat out due to the initial suspension. This is good news for Austria Vienna, as the defender's presence on the field could provide a significant boost to their chances in the derby.

The Vienna derby is a highly anticipated match, scheduled for 5:00 PM on Sunday. The coach of SK Rapid for the derby is Peter Stöger. The match promises to be an exciting one, with both teams eager to secure a victory in this prestigious local rivalry.

With Dragovic now eligible to play, the derby will be even more intriguing. Fans of both teams will be watching closely to see how the defender performs after his suspension. The incident that led to his initial suspension is likely to be a distant memory by the time the whistle blows for the start of the derby.

The incident occurred in the 0:1 home defeat against Hartberg, but all eyes will now be on the derby and the potential impact that Dragovic could have on the outcome of the match. Austria Vienna will be hoping that he can help them secure a much-needed victory against their rivals. The derby is sure to be a thrilling encounter, and Dragovic's return could make all the difference.