Dozens injured after pitch invasion during German Cup match
The match between Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern was halted for 30 minutes after fans fired flares and stormed the pitch.
BERLIN: A German Cup first round match between rival clubs Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern turned violent on Friday, resulting in dozens of injuries. Local police confirmed on Saturday that 35 officers were among the 100 people hurt during the incident, which occurred after the game was halted for nearly 30 minutes. The match, deemed high-risk due to the intense rivalry between the teams, saw fans from the visitors' end throw flares towards the main stand, prompting a response from home supporters who stormed onto the pitch.
Eight of the injured were taken to the hospital for further treatment. After a significant police intervention, the match resumed and ended with Kaiserslautern's Ibrahim Kanate scoring the only goal in the 120th minute, securing a 1-0 victory. Almost 1,400 police officers were mobilized to ensure the safety of the fans and players.
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