Union Berlin Submits Statement to DFB Following Firelighter Incident

The club has issued a stadium ban for the identified perpetrator and awaits the DFB Sport Court's decision on the match protest.

Union Berlin has provided a formal statement to the German Football Association (DFB) regarding the firelighter-throwing incident during their match against VfL Bochum.
The incident occurred when VfL Bochum goalkeeper Patrick Drewes was struck by a firelighter thrown from a section of Union Berlin fans, causing a 30-minute match interruption.
Union Berlin identified the perpetrator, handed them over to the police, filed charges, and imposed a three-year nationwide stadium ban, the maximum allowed by the club.
VfL Bochum has lodged a formal protest against the match's result, citing the disruption caused by the incident.
The DFB Sport Court will review all submitted statements before deciding on any further actions or consequences.