Gregoritsch Praised for Fair Play in Hamburg Draw

The 31-year-old Austrian striker, who previously played for Hamburg between 2015-2017, told referee Deniz Aytekin that Hamburg's Fabio Vieira hadn't fouled him, despite the official initially awarding a free-kick to Augsburg in a dangerous position at 45+3 minutes. The referee canceled the free-kick after hearing Gregoritsch's admission.

The incident occurred in a high-stakes relegation battle where both teams desperately needed points. Despite the importance of the match, Gregoritsch prioritized fair play over potential advantage for his current team, earning praise from journalists and his own coach Manuel Baum.