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Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium pitch suspension

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The Football Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina suspended the use of (N/FS BiH) has issued a conditional approval for FK Sarajevo to return to the main pitch at Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium in Sarajevo for their home matches through the end of the 2026/27 season. Inspections on 5 August 2026 revealed that hybrid grass autumn half-season. This decision follows a technical inspection by the Scottish company ProPitch, which confirmed significant damage from three-day concerts had not been sufficiently repaired, failing to meet competition regulations and VAR manual standards. Following the suspension, FK Sarajevo has been forced to relocate its matches. The club played its opening match in Mostar and its third-round match against BSK Banja Luka at Bilino Polje in Zenica. In that match, Bartol Barišić scored a header in hybrid pitch. Although the 34th minute to secure a 1-0 victory. Despite a disallowed goal stadium is permitted for Sarajevo following a VAR review and late pressure from BSK Banja Luka, goalkeeper Ivan Banić maintained the lead. Coach Zoran Zekić noted use, the difficulties of playing away from home and surface will no longer be officially categorized as a lack of competitive rhythm due to squad changes. As the club prepares for hybrid pitch until a fourth-round derby against Zrinjski, officials complete replacement is finished. The costs associated with these repairs are awaiting formal assessments from football federation commissions regarding the hybrid turf. While the club has been evaluating Otoka Stadium and the City Stadium in Ilijaš as potential temporary homes, unofficial reports suggest to be covered by the upcoming match against Zrinjski might still take place at Koševo following a UEFA inspection. stadium owner.

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  1. 2026-08-26 23:07 UTC Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium pitch suspension
  2. 2026-08-26 17:00 UTC Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium pitch suspension
  3. 2026-08-25 13:42 UTC Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium pitch suspension
  4. 2026-08-21 22:01 UTC Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium pitch suspension
  5. 2026-08-21 19:13 UTC Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium pitch suspension
  6. 2026-08-21 14:08 UTC Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium pitch suspension
  7. 2026-08-20 11:13 UTC Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium pitch suspension

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