Eklat in Berlin: Lighter throw meets Bochum's goalkeeper Drewes!

Eklat in Berlin: Lighter throw meets Bochum's goalkeeper Drewes!

Bochum, Deutschland - A shocking incident overshadowed the Bundesliga game between the 1st FC Union Berlin and VfL Bochum. Shortly before the end, the encounter and the nerves of the players were put to the test when Bochum goalkeeper Patrick Drewes was hit by a lighter thrown out of the Union block. This led to a more than 25-minute interruption, while both teams were sent to the cabins. The referee Martin Petersen was forced to stop the game after Drewes sank to the ground, as both Radio Ennepe Ruhr href = "https://www.sportschau.de/fussball/bundesliga/eklat-in-berlin-fast-spielabrbruch-bei- against-bundeliga-fcu-vfl-100.html"> Sportschau.de reported.

After the games were resumed, the game ended with a 1-1 draw. For Bochum, this was another setback in the relegation battle, since they have been waiting for a win for 16 league games. In this game they were outnumbered at the beginning after Koji Miyoshi flew off the square with a red card in the 13th minute. Despite the disadvantaged situation, Bochum was able to take the lead in the 23rd minute by a header of Ibrahima Sissoko. Union Berlin was combated and equalized in the 33rd minute by Benedict Hollerbach. The remaining season passed with a rally, since Bochum had no substitute player to switch into goal.

after the incident: Objection and consequences

The mixed feelings after the incident with Drewes are clear. Bochum plans to appeal against the evaluation of the game because they believe that the referee should have stopped the game. Managing Director Ilja Kaenzig announced that this will be officially done on Monday. "In our view, the referee should have stopped the game," said Kaenzig. The incident required a quick reaction from both sides, while Union tried to conclude the game despite the turbulent circumstances, the team of coach Bo Svensson is increasingly concerned about their shape because they have been waiting for a win for eight competitive games.