DFB Court Awards VfL Bochum Victory After Firework Incident in Union Berlin Match

Union Berlin challenges the ruling, accusing Bochum of exploiting the situation for competitive advantage.

The DFB Sportgericht ruled to award VfL Bochum a 2:0 victory after their goalkeeper, Patrick Drewes, was struck by a firework during a match against Union Berlin, rendering him unable to continue.
Union Berlin has filed an appeal against the decision, with club president Dirk Zingler calling the ruling a 'scandal' and accusing Bochum of using the incident to gain an unfair advantage.
Bochum has defended its actions, stating that it acted to protect its players and club interests while refraining from assigning blame to Union Berlin's leadership.
The ruling has sparked broader debate within German football, with other club officials voicing criticism despite not being directly involved in the case.
Further legal proceedings are expected, as Union Berlin has vowed to pursue all available judicial avenues to overturn the decision.