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.
















































































































































