79 Injured in Violent Clashes After Jena vs. Chemie Leipzig Football Match

Post-match violence involving rival fan groups led to injuries, property damage, and police intervention during a high-risk Regionalliga game.

The Regionalliga Nordost match between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and BSG Chemie Leipzig resulted in 79 injuries, including 10 police officers, 5 stewards, and 64 spectators.
The game, classified as a high-risk event due to long-standing rivalries between fan groups, ended in a 5–0 victory for Jena in front of 7,224 attendees.
Violence erupted after the match when Leipzig fans threw fireworks at Jena supporters, leading to both groups breaking through barriers and engaging in physical confrontations.
Police used pepper spray, batons, and other measures to regain control, though some uninvolved spectators were also affected by the use of force.
Authorities reported significant property damage and issued 40 legal charges for criminal and administrative offenses linked to the unrest.