Randals at Hansa Rostock: fans light pyrotechnics and injure police officers!

Randals at Hansa Rostock: fans light pyrotechnics and injure police officers!

The fan randals, which occurred at Hansa Rostock against Alemannia Aachen at the away game, once again highlights the violent riots in German football stadiums. In an emotional statement, Sebastian Eggert, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Hansa Rostock, commented on the incidents in the 1-2 defeat of the Rostockers, which were characterized by high damage to property and unnecessary destruction. According to nordkurier.de were destroyed and several hundred seating shells were demolished, which for an estimated damage in the middle led.

The incidents are part of a worrying trend. Hansa Rostock experienced similar riots not only in this away game, but also at other encounters, such as the home game against Dynamo Dresden and another away game in Mannheim. Eggert appealed to the fans not to exceed “red lines” and was frustrated about the repeated damage. In a further step, the association decided that from now on only club members will receive away tickets. This measure is intended to help increase security in the stadiums.

measures and reactions

To prevent future riots, the pre -sale for away games is limited to three days before the game, and all tickets are personalized. Jürgen Wehlend, Hansa Rostock's CEO, confirmed the club's zero tolerance policy towards violence and vandalism and stated that Hansa had apologized for the improper behavior of his fans at the Club Alemannia Aachen. This public apology reflects the association's efforts to counter the negative effects of such incidents.

The riots in football are not an isolated problem. A similar aggression was documented in a further incident during a game between SC Paderborn and Hansa Rostock. According to Zeit.de there were violent confrontations in which Rostock fans ignited pyrotechnics and police officers. This led to a total of twenty injuries, including employees of the security service and police officers. The material damage in Paderborn was estimated at over 100,000 euros, and Hansa Rostock is expected to be held responsible.

growing concern about fan violence

The acts of violence of fans are part of a worrying trend in the German stadiums, which has recently become increasingly important. The Reporting at Sky emphasizes that the acts of violence have increased in football, and calls for serious rethink on the part of the associations and those responsible. In a derby in Lower Saxony in November, officials and club representatives reported inadequate security measures. Interior Minister Daniela Behrens criticized the clubs and demanded more responsibility.

The factual discussions about security measures should have priority to avoid significant cuts in fan culture. The events at Hansa Rostock and other clubs cannot be ignored when it comes to redefining the limits of acceptable behavior in football.