Eintracht Frankfurt - Frankfurt police: "Peaceful operation" at Eintracht
After the serious riots in the Bundesliga match against VfB Stuttgart, Eintracht Frankfurt's Conference League match against PAOK Thessaloniki passed off calmly. The Frankfurt police gave a "positive summary" on Friday night and wrote of a "peaceful operation". The fan march of the visiting supporters from Greece before the game at 9 p.m. was also "peaceful and without any particular incidents", apart from pyrotechnics being set off.
Last Saturday, there had been violent clashes between police and Eintracht fans. Over 200 people were injured. Both the club and the authorities announced a comprehensive investigation into the incidents. A special commission of 50 people has already been set up.
"We will approach the game with the necessary professionalism, with composure. But we also expect the same from the problem fans," announced police chief Stefan Müller before the match against Thessaloniki (1:2). For their part, the fans refrained from further provocation. A banner with the inscription "Freie Kurve Frankfurt" was prominently displayed between the lower and upper tiers before the start of the match.
Conference League tables Match data Squad lists for the match Eintracht statement after the riots Police statement after the match
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- Despite the turbulent past, Frankfurt's upcoming Conference League match against Stuttgart's rival, PAOK Saloniki, was executed smoothly, as reported by the Frankfurt police.
- In contrast to the chaotic Bundesliga fixture against VfB Stuttgart, Eintracht Frankfurt managed to maintain peace during the Conference League contest.
- The police commended the behavior of both teams' supporters, mentioning that the fan march from Greece before the game remained peaceful, despite occasional pyrotechnic displays.
- The tranquility of the game was a relief after the violent clashes between Eintracht fans and the police during the previous Bundesliga match, which left over 200 individuals injured.
- With a sense of urgency, Eintracht Frankfurt and the authorities launched a thorough investigation into the incidents, setting up a 50-member commission to examine the situation.
- Before the match against Thessaloniki, police chief Stefan Müller emphasized the importance of maintaining professionalism and composure while also expecting the same from any potentially troublesome fans.
- The peaceful environment fostered an atmosphere where fans felt comfortable enough to display a banner with the message "Free Curve Frankfurt" between the lower and upper tiers before the match commenced.
- Amidst the calmer environment, attention shifted to the Conference League tables, match data, and squad lists, as both teams looked to make a mark in the tournament, held in various European countries, including Germany.
Source: www.stern.de
