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Schiedsgericht Confirms Bochum’s 2:0 Win Over Union Berlin in Lighter-Throw Case

The ruling finalizes a landmark decision, granting Bochum three critical points in their fight against relegation, while Union Berlin shifts focus to the season's conclusion.

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Overview

  • The Ständige Schiedsgericht upheld the 2:0 result in favor of VfL Bochum after a Union Berlin fan injured goalkeeper Patrick Drewes with a thrown lighter during their December match.
  • This decision confirms prior rulings by the DFB Sportgericht and Bundesgericht, marking the first retroactive match result change in Bundesliga history due to fan misconduct.
  • The court classified the resumed match, which ended in a non-aggression pact, as effectively abandoned, justifying the altered result.
  • Union Berlin, already safe from relegation, accepted the verdict but criticized its alignment with fair competition principles.
  • Bochum, currently last in the standings, gains a slim hope of avoiding relegation with three matches left, including a pivotal clash against Heidenheim.