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Police Quell Pitch Invasion After Büderich’s Stoppage‑Time Cup Upset, Launch Criminal Probe

The Kriminalpolizei has opened an investigation following the identification of roughly 40 Wuppertaler SV supporters.

Overview

  • FC Büderich advanced to the Niederrheinpokal semi‑finals with a 1:0 winner in the fifth minute of stoppage time, headed in by Ibrahim Kanat against Regionalliga side Wuppertaler SV.
  • About 40 Wuppertaler supporters stormed the interior after the goal and hurled metal items, including bars and seat parts, toward officers.
  • Police intervened immediately, used batons and pepper spray, and called reinforcements to prevent the group from reaching sections with uninvolved fans.
  • Six supporters were treated for minor eye irritation linked to pepper spray, and no officers were injured, according to police.
  • Authorities recorded the identities of the participants, escorted them by bus back to Wuppertal, and initiated criminal proceedings for breach of the peace.