Union Berlin Appeals to Arbitration Court Over Disputed Match Ruling

The club seeks to overturn DFB decisions awarding a retroactive 2-0 victory to VfL Bochum after a fan's misconduct disrupted a December 2024 match.

Union Berlin has formally escalated its case to the Ständige Schiedsgericht, the final arbitration body, to challenge the DFB's rulings on the December 2024 match against VfL Bochum.
The DFB retroactively awarded Bochum a 2-0 victory after a Union Berlin fan injured Bochum goalkeeper Patrick Drewes by throwing a lighter, disrupting the match.
Union Berlin argues that the rulings were procedurally flawed and politically influenced, and they are also considering potential civil legal actions.
The arbitration court aims to expedite its decision to clarify league standings before the Bundesliga season concludes, as both clubs are in a relegation battle.
The case raises broader questions about how fan misconduct should impact match outcomes and sets a potential precedent for addressing similar incidents in professional football.