Violent riots after Jena victory: 79 injured in regional league riots!

Violent riots after Jena victory: 79 injured in regional league riots!

After an explosive regional league duel between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and BSG Chemie Leipzig on Saturday evening, the waves are thrown up! In the middle of 7,224 spectators, including 1,084 passionate chemical supporters, there were violent riots that demanded 79 injuries. The police reported that among the injured 10 emergency services, 5 folders and 64 fans from both camps. Jena triumphed with an impressive 5: 0, but the victory was overshadowed by chaos.

The encounter was classified as a risk game because the ultra groups of the two clubs have been in a bitter conflict for years. Even before the kick-off, around 350 Jena fans went unannounced through the city and ignited pyrotechnics. The police had to intervene with physical violence, batons and irritable gas to control the situation. The tensions escaped after the final whistle when Leipzig fans threw fireworks in the amount of Jena supporters, which led to a violent meeting.

violent clashes and massive damage

The State Police Inspection Jena reported an uncontrolled chaos when both fan camps tried to violently open two buffer gates behind the south grandstand. The police intervened with irritant gas and batons to calm the situation. According to reports, uninvolved spectators were also injured by pepper spray. The riots left not only injured, but also massive damage to property. A total of 40 criminal and administrative offenses were reported. So far, the clubs themselves have not commented on the incidents, while the anger and horror among fans continue to bubble.