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Union Berlin-Bochum Match Marred by Fan Violence and Controversial Finish

A thrown lighter from Union Berlin's fan section injured Bochum's goalkeeper, leading to a lengthy delay, a makeshift goalkeeper, and a contentious 1-1 result.

  • Bochum goalkeeper Patrick Drewes was struck on the head by a lighter thrown from Union Berlin's fan section during stoppage time, causing a 25-minute game interruption.
  • Drewes was taken to the hospital, and with Bochum having no substitutions left, forward Philipp Hofmann had to step in as goalkeeper for the remaining minutes.
  • The game resumed after both teams agreed to a 'non-aggression pact,' with players passing the ball around until the final whistle, ending the match at 1-1.
  • Bochum announced plans to file a formal protest, arguing that the match should have been abandoned under league regulations due to the incident's impact on player safety and fairness.
  • Union Berlin condemned the fan's actions, confirmed the individual was identified and handed over to the police, and issued an apology while emphasizing the isolated nature of the act.
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