Union Berlin Appeals DFB Ruling on Match Forfeit Over Fan Incident

The club contests the unprecedented decision to penalize them for a fan's misconduct, taking the case to Germany's Permanent Court of Arbitration.

Union Berlin has decided to challenge the DFB's ruling that changed the result of their December match against VfL Bochum from a 1:1 draw to a 0:2 loss due to a fan's misconduct.
The incident involved a firelighter thrown from the Union Berlin fan section, which struck Bochum goalkeeper Patrick Drewes late in the game.
The DFB's Bundesgericht upheld the initial decision, citing the need to hold clubs accountable for fan behavior, despite the match being completed at the time.
Union Berlin's leadership criticized the ruling as a politically motivated attempt to set a precedent, arguing it misapplies procedural rules.
The Permanent Court of Arbitration, which resolves disputes between clubs and the DFB, is expected to expedite the case to ensure clarity for the league standings before the season concludes.