The referee's decisions were so one-sided that even Austrian media expressed disbelief, calling it the most blatant and disgusting refereeing, leading to widespread discontent among the Rovers.
With 49 free kicks awarded to Rapid and just one to the visitors, the mood was soured further by Rapid’s refusal to allow the Rovers to train at the venue.
In the aftermath of the match, fans lamented the injustice, accusing the referee of bringing gloom and misery, a reflection of the extremely controversial officiating.
WP Murphy aptly described the match atmosphere, stating it was ruled by 'one dictator with a whistle', emphasizing the pervasive impact of biased officiating.
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