Scandal at the minute's silence: Fan in Essen Displayed because of slogan!

Scandal at the minute's silence: Fan in Essen Displayed because of slogan!

A furious appearance at the weekend ensured a scandal in the stadium on Hafenstrasse: Shortly before the kick-off of the third division duel between Rot-Weiss Essen and the U23 of VfB Stuttgart, an impossible scene shook the visitors. During a minute's silence for the victims of the devastating attack at the Christmas market in Magdeburg, in which five people were lost and injured over 200, a man from the crowd roared a right -wing extremist. The immediate reaction of the other fans? They did not let the interferer get away and countered with the energetic slogan "Nazis!", Such t-online.de reported.

The club representatives of Rot-Weiss Essen reacted promptly and decisively. The troublemaker in question was immediately found by the Stadium's Ordinary Service and led to the stadium guard. The man now threatens not only a house ban, but also an advertisement for sedition. "The person who made an incompating exclamation during the minute's silence was reported," a spokesman for the police confirmed to the German Press Agency.

an exhausting game day full of emotions

For the loyal supporters of RWE, this was undoubtedly an emotionally charged day. Even on the lawn, the team was not spared disappointments under the leadership of coach Uwe Koschinat. Despite a double tour, it was only enough for a 2-2 draw-a result that continues to remove the food on a relegation-threatened place in the table. A hard blow for the fans who long for more positive headlines.

a stadium in resistance

It was impressive to see how quickly the RWE fans made a position against the right-wing extremist interjection. The entire west grandstand and finally the entire stadium loudly tuned in the "Nazi out" calls and thus set a strong sign against racism and intolerance. A consolation for those responsible for the association, who were recently faced with negative incidents during an away game at VfL Osnabrück.

The police, now involved in the investigation into the incident, will now find out whether there will be a criminal proceedings against the perpetrator, a spokesman for the police to the Kicker . An eventful and event -charged matchday that went far beyond the sporting results and again showed how important civil courage and the occurrence of democratic values ​​are.