DFB Court Awards Bochum Victory After Firelighter Incident at Union Berlin
The Bundesliga match was ruled 2-0 in Bochum's favor following goalkeeper Patrick Drewes' injury from a thrown firelighter, with Union Berlin considering an appeal.
- The DFB Sports Court awarded VfL Bochum a 2-0 victory over Union Berlin after a firelighter thrown from the crowd struck Bochum goalkeeper Patrick Drewes in the 92nd minute of the match.
- The December 14 match had ended 1-1 after a 25-minute interruption, during which Drewes was substituted due to reported symptoms of dizziness, nausea, and head pain.
- Union Berlin disputes the ruling, arguing that the game was completed without irregularities and that Drewes' injury did not impact the final minutes of play.
- The incident has implications for the Bundesliga standings, as Bochum moves off the bottom of the table, intensifying the relegation battle.
- Union Berlin identified the firelighter thrower, issued a three-year stadium ban, and filed a criminal complaint, while awaiting the court's written ruling to decide on a potential appeal.
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