TSV Hartberg facts for kids
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| Full name | Turn- und Sportverein Hartberg | ||
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| Founded | 29 April 1946 | ||
| Ground | Profertil Arena Hartberg | ||
| Capacity | 4,635 | ||
| Chairman | Brigitte Annerl | ||
| Manager | Manfred Schmid | ||
| League | Austrian Bundesliga | ||
| 2023–24 | Austrian Bundesliga, 5th of 12 | ||
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TSV Hartberg, also known as TSV Egger Glass Hartberg for sponsorship reasons, is an Austrian football club. It is based in the town of Hartberg. The club was started in 1946 and currently plays in the top football league in Austria, the Austrian Bundesliga.
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History of TSV Hartberg Football Club
TSV Hartberg was founded on April 29, 1946. For many years, the club played in lower divisions. In the 2007–2008 season, they were in the Third level Regionalliga.
A big moment came in the 2008–09 season. TSV Hartberg won the Austrian Regionalliga East title. This win helped them move up to the Second Division for the 2009–10 season.
The team faced some challenges, including being relegated back to the third division in 2015. However, they worked hard and were promoted back to the Second Division in 2017. They won the 2016–17 Regionalliga Mitte without needing extra play-off games.
In the 2017–18 season, TSV Hartberg finished second in the Second Division. This amazing result meant they were promoted to the Austrian Bundesliga for the very first time in their history!
Playing in European Competitions
In the 2019–20 Austrian Bundesliga season, TSV Hartberg finished in fifth place. This was a fantastic achievement that allowed them to qualify for the 2020–21 UEFA Europa League qualifying phase.
The UEFA Europa League is a big European football tournament. In the second qualifying round, TSV Hartberg played against a Polish team called Piast Gliwice. Unfortunately, Hartberg lost the match 2–3 and was eliminated from the competition. Even though they didn't go further, playing in a European tournament was a huge step for the club.
Home Ground: Stadion Hartberg
The home stadium for TSV Hartberg is called Stadion Hartberg. It is located in the Styria Hartberg district. This stadium is used for many different things. It hosts football matches, but it can also be used for athletics events. Sometimes, the stadium even holds music concerts.
In 2006, the stadium was made bigger. Its capacity increased from 4,500 to 6,000 people. This means more fans can come and watch the games!
The Team and Staff
TSV Hartberg has a team of talented football players. These players work together to compete in the Austrian Bundesliga. The club also has a dedicated staff who help manage the team and the club's operations.
The club's president is Brigitte Annerl. The Director of Football is Erich Korherr. The team's manager is Klaus Schmidt. There are also assistant managers, a goalkeeper coach, and an academy manager who help develop young players.
See also
In Spanish: TSV Hartberg para niños
