Fan culture without rioting: Derby between Fürth and Nuremberg runs peaceful

Fan culture without rioting: Derby between Fürth and Nuremberg runs peaceful

On Sunday afternoon, October 20, 2024, the Ronhof / Thomas Sommer sports park experienced a gripping second division derby between the game association Greuther Fürth and 1. FC Nürnberg. The police in Middle Franconia reported a predominantly positive outcome of the event. Despite the usual rivalries between the fans, there were no serious incidents, which indicates a successful security strategy.

Around 2,000 followers of the 1st FC Nürnberg, who had traveled by car, started gathering on a large car park in Fürther Hans-Vogel-Straße. From there they went on a walk together over Poppenreuther Straße and the Laubenweg towards the stadium. At 11:15 a.m., the guest fans arrived at the sports park. During the march, smoking pots and other pyrotechnic objects were burned down, but no people were injured.

fan activities and the police presence

In the sold -out sports park, the mood was then heated up by fans of the guests, who also lit smoked pots and Bengalos in the fan block. The police informed that despite this active support of the game, nobody was harmed. Interestingly, after the game, another fan march took place with around 800 guest fans back to Hans-Vogel-Straße, which was just as smooth.

The security measures were particularly effective this time because a strictly operational concept for fan separation was implemented. The Fürth police inspection was in use with several hundred civil servants to prevent any clash of rival fan groups. She received support from units of the Bavarian riot police, which contributed to calming down the Situation.

Overall, the derby went without any noteworthy incidents, which both the police and fans should see as a positive sign. In addition to the sporting rivalry, it was primarily the organization of the entire event that kept the security situation stable. Such events are important for the joy of football without being clouded by riots.

For those who want to learn more about the police and their measures, there are further details on www.infranken.de .