Eleven injured after firecracker explodes in Augsburg
According to initial police reports, eleven people were injured when a firecracker exploded during FC Augsburg's Bundesliga match against TSG Hoffenheim. The firework had been thrown from the Hoffenheim fan block and exploded loudly near the corner flag. "Several people were apparently injured by the firecracker," the police announced on Saturday evening. Two suspects have been identified and both men have been arrested.
"Unbelievable nonsense," said TSG sporting director Alexander Rosen after the 1:1 on Saturday. FCA managing director Michael Ströll commented: "One perpetrator is visible on the video images" and the police are carrying out questioning.
Referee Felix Brych interrupted the match for around five minutes in the 57th minute due to the incident. "Excellent how the referee reacted. Level-headed and calm," said Rosen. "It's a catastrophe, that has no place in a soccer stadium." Ströll also paid a "huge compliment" to Brych - and to Rosen, who went to the Hoffenheim fan block immediately after the incident.
The firework that caused the incident was reportedly thrown from the TSG 1899 Hoffenheim fan block. Despite the disruptive incident, FC Augsburg and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim managed to draw 1-1 in the Bundesliga match.
Source: www.dpa.com
