Riots - Horror at Rostock fans: "Have shown full violence"
The serious riots at the second division match between SC Paderborn and Hansa Rostock have triggered horror and a debate about consequences for violent spectators. "The DFL and the DFB need to consider whether clubs with fans who are prone to such violence should be allowed into other stadiums at all," Paderborn's managing director Martin Hornberger told the TV channel Sky.
The Rostock supporters had caused serious riots during the 3-0 defeat at SC Paderborn on Friday evening. They set off pyrotechnics, threw objects at police officers and smashed drinks and snack stands. "They showed full violence," said Hornberger. The police and SC Paderborn had expected fan protests during the match due to the vote in favor of investors joining the German Football League (DFL). "However, the events in the SCP07 stadium went far beyond what was to be expected," they said in a joint statement.
Hornberger was appalled. "We had players who didn't want to leave because they were scared and felt very depressed," said the 62-year-old, describing the situation. He estimates the massive material damage at more than 100,000 euros. The visiting club will have to pay for this. "We will send the bill to Hansa Rostock. It's not our fault," said Hornberger. Hansa sporting director Kristian Walter distanced himself "completely" from the riots on behalf of the club immediately after the match.
The match had been interrupted twice for several minutes by referee Wolfgang Haslberger because pyrotechnics had been set off in the visitors' area. According to police reports, around 150 violent visiting fans left the standing area during the match and threw various objects at stewards and police officers. "A total of eight stewards and twelve police officers suffered injuries, one policewoman had to be treated for a cut in a Paderborn hospital," the club and police said in a statement.
Shortly before the end of the match, a Hansa fan climbed over a fence into the seating area and seriously injured the head of a neutral spectator. "The man had to be taken to hospital by ambulance," said the police and club. After the end of the match, there were no further incidents in the stadium area.
"I've been in a position of responsibility at SC Paderborn 07 for 22 years, but I've never experienced anything like this," said Hornberger. Hansa goalkeeper Markus Kolke, who was sent off with a red card, said: "Rocket fire really doesn't have to happen. So much can happen. I'm happy that nobody was hit."
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Source: www.stern.de
