Soccer-West Ham 'surprised' by UEFA's ban of their fans from Rapid Vienna game

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Aston Villa v West Ham United - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - October 31, 2021 West Ham United fans during the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

(Reuters) - West Ham United said they were "surprised" by UEFA's decision to ban their fans from attending their away game against Rapid Vienna and that they are urgently seeking clarification from European soccer's governing body.

UEFA banned West Ham fans from travelling to their Europa League game at Rapid Vienna on Nov. 25 following crowd trouble during their match against Genk earlier this month.