Bundesliga match between 1. FC Union Berlin and VfL Bochum
The Bundesliga match between 1. FC Union Berlin and VfL Bochum was awarded 2-0 to Bochum after a lighter was thrown at VfL goalkeeper Patrick Drewes. The decision was made by the German Football Association’s Sports Court in Frankfurt, following Bochum’s protest against the initial 1-1 result.
The court stated that they had limited options due to the circumstances and found no evidence of a staged incident involving Drewes. The match was interrupted for over 25 minutes after Drewes was struck by the lighter thrown from the Union fans, leading to his removal from the field. Despite Bochum running out of substitutions, the game resumed with striker Philipp Hofmann briefly taking over in goal. Both teams agreed to pass the ball back and forth until the match concluded.
Aftermath of the incident
Drewes underwent hospital testing following the incident, which ruled out any concussion. He described being hit on the head during the hearing, where Bochum expressed their discontent by playing under protest. The result improves Bochum’s position in the standings, bringing them closer to avoiding relegation. Union claimed to have identified the perpetrator and issued a three-year stadium ban. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges of fan behavior in football matches and the impact of such incidents on games and players.
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