DFB-Sports Court - Pyro and a kick: 65,400 Euro fine for Holstein Kiel
KSV Holstein Kiel will pay a fine of 65,400 Euro to the German Football Association (DFB) for the misconduct of their fans during the decisive promotion game against Fortuna Düsseldorf. The Football Court of the German Football Association convicted the newcomer to the Bundesliga for this. According to the judge's verdict, the club can use up to 21,800 Euro for safety-technical or violence-preventive measures. These measures must be proven to the DFB by December 31.
What had happened?
At the 1:1 of Kiel in the second last game of the previous 2nd league season against Fortuna, 62 Bengal fireworks, twelve blinkers, and ten smoke bombs were ignited according to the accusation of Kiel spectators on May 11. The Kiel team secured their promotion prematurely with this draw. For Düsseldorf, as third, only the relegation remained, which they failed in. After the final whistle on May 11, Holstein Kiel fans stormed the pitch. One of the supporters attacked Düsseldorf's goalkeeper Florian Kastenmeier. Holstein Kiel has agreed to the judgment. Therefore, the judgment is binding.
- Despite the fine, Fortuna Düsseldorf was unable to prevent their relegation from the Bundesliga, as they finished third in the previous 2nd league season.
- The German Football Association (DFB) will closely monitor Schleswig-Holstein Kiel's implementation of safety-technical and violence-preventive measures, as stipulated in the DFB-Sports Court's ruling.
- The controversial incident involving Holstein Kiel fans occurred during their 1:1 draw against Fortuna Düsseldorf, which took place in Schleswig-Holstein.
- Bachkampf-Stadion, the home ground of Fortuna Düsseldorf, was not immune to the misconduct of Schleswig-Holstein Kiel's supporters during the promotion-deciding game.
- The decision made by the DFB-Sports Court marked a significant blow for Schleswig-Holstein Kiel, as they were penalized for their fans' actions, which included the use of pyrotechnics and violent behavior towards the opposing team's goalkeeper.
