- Das riskante Spiel Hansa - Hertha: Polizei und Sonderzug in Aktion
Am Sonntag wird das DFB-Pokal-Spiel zwischen Hansa Rostock und Hertha BSC von einer großen Polizeipräsenz gesichert. Beide Vereine haben eine bedeutende Rivalität. Das Achtelfinale wird als hochriskantes Spiel eingestuft.
"Wir bewerten die Situation täglich neu. several hundred police officers will be deployed - from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and neighboring federal states," a statement from the Rostock police said about the Sunday game (3:15 PM/Sky). After the match, the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern will deploy a special train from Rostock to Berlin.
Hansa ringt mit einem schwachen Saisonstart
Sportlich hat der FC Hansa auch größere Sorgen. Sie verloren ihre ersten beiden Drittligaspiele nach dem Abstieg aus der Zweiten Liga. Die beiden neuen Zugänge, Albin Berisha (Petrolul Ploiesti) für den Angriff und Jan Mejdr (Sparta Prag) für die rechte Position, sollen Erleichterung bringen.
"Both made a good impression," coach Bernd Hollerbach said on Friday. "I have no qualms about bringing them in. Berisha is definitely an option. Mejdr is also in very good shape. He's a real athlete and a real force."
Hollerbach likes the Cup
Hollerbach sees the Hertha game not as a chance to make amends or correct their weak start to the season. "That has nothing to do with the league. You can't make up for it," he said. "You either advance or you're out. I like these kinds of games. Anything is possible in the Cup."
Hollerbach is particularly connected to one Hertha player: "Toni Leistner, I had him as a player in Belgium at St. Truiden," he said. "He's a leader who sets the pace. They have a good mix in their team."
The fans of both Hansa Rostock and Hertha BSC are known for their passionate support, making the DFB Cup match even more intense. Despite Hansa's challenges in the third division, the excitement for the 'Soccer' match against Hertha is palpable among the players and supporters.
