German Cup Chaos: Fans Hurl Fireworks, Invade Pitch As Mannheim Clash Is Halted; Kaiserslautern Win 1-0 In Extra Time | Video
Manheim: A German Cup match between Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern was halted for about half an hour on Friday as fans threw fireworks and other objects and invaded the pitch. Südwestderby: Absolute chaos! Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern ultras decided to storm the pitch—pyro flares went off, smoke filled the air, and mounted riot police had to rush the field to restore order!…
A chaotic scene unfolded at the German Cup match between Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern on Friday, as fans threw fireworks and invaded the pitch, causing the game to be halted for nearly half an hour. The Südwestderby saw ultras from both sides storm the pitch, with pyro flares going off and smoke filling the air. Riot police were called in to restore order and push back the aggressive fans.
The match, which was tied at 0-0 and heading into extra time, saw Mannheim supporters manage to get onto the field before being removed by officers in riot gear. Kaiserslautern managed to secure a 1-0 victory in the 120th minute of extra time, with Ibrahim Kanate scoring the winning goal. The German news agency dpa reported that the match resumed after a brief delay of just under 30 minutes.
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