The derby between Slavia Prague and Sparta Prague was abandoned on Saturday after hundreds of home fans stormed the pitch in the closing minutes, when Slavia led 3-2 at the Fortuna Stadium and were seconds away from clinching the Czech league title.
Slavia supporters broke through security barriers during stoppage time and flooded the pitch, with some carrying lit torches and running towards the visiting section.
Pyrotechnics were thrown into the stands as players from both teams attempted to leave the field.
Czech police intervened to restore order and said they had initiated criminal proceedings on suspicion of rioting.
Authorities confirmed that Sparta goalkeeper Jakub Surovcik was among those targeted by home fans and was hit by a flare.
“It is absolutely unacceptable for someone to run up to me and threaten me to my face during the match, accompanied by an attack, and I will pursue this through legal channels,” Surovcik said in a statement on social media.
The referee later canceled the match. Czech media reported that Sparta players feared for their safety and shortly afterwards left the stadium on the team bus under a police escort.
Slavia president Jaroslav Tvrdik supported the decision to end the match.
«The opponent reported an attack on one or two players. I think it is legitimate that the match was ended,» said Tvrdik, who called the incident «a shame».
Published on May 10, 2026
