Fans and police injured in pitch invasion during ‘high risk’ German Cup tie
Summary
About 100 people, including 35 police officers, were injured during fan incidents at a German Cup soccer match between Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern. The match was paused for around 30 minutes due to fans invading the pitch but resumed after police restored order, with Kaiserslautern winning 1-0 in extra time.Key Facts
- The match was a first-round German Cup game between Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern.
- It was labeled a "high risk" game because the fans of the two teams have a rivalry.
- Around 100 people were injured, including 35 police officers.
- Fans from Kaiserslautern threw flares at the main stand.
- Home team fans stormed the pitch in response to the flare throwing.
- The match stopped for about 30 minutes near the end of regular time.
- Nearly 1,400 police officers were present to handle security.
- The game ended 1-0 after Kaiserslautern’s Ibrahim Kanate scored in the 120th minute.
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