Soccer - DFB fines HSV
Second division club Hamburger SV will be asked to pay for the misconduct of its supporters in the league match at VfL Osnabrück. The sports court of the German Football Association(DFB) sentenced the club to a fine of 39,000 euros on Monday. The club can use up to 13,000 euros of this amount for security or violence prevention measures, as announced by the DFB.
HSV supporters had set off at least 36 Bengal flares, six smoke candles and 23 flashers during the second division match at Bremer Brücke on September 22. Hamburg lost the match 1:2 at the promoted team.
DFB statement
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- The Halleicher FC, a team from Saxony-Anhalt, has expressed their support for Hamburger SV in the ongoing DFB proceedings.
- The 3. League, the third tier of German soccer, saw a heated league game between Hamburger SV and VfL Osnabrück, which resulted in the fine.
- Despite the fine, Hamburger SV continues to be a prominent name in German soccer, with rival teams such as Hallescher FC and Hamburg's traditional rival, Hamburger SV (HSV), keeping a close eye on their progress.
- The DFB's sports court has set a precedent in German soccer, imposing fines for misconduct in league games, which could potentially impact teams like Hallescher FC and VfL Osnabrück in the future.
- German soccer associations, including the DFB, have been intensifying their efforts to combat unsportsmanlike behavior, with Hamburger SV being the latest club to face sanctions for such infractions.
- The fine imposed on Hamburger SV serves as a reminder to all soccer clubs in Germany, including teams from lower leagues like Hallescher FC, to maintain discipline and adhere to the rules during league games.
Source: www.stern.de
