Eintracht Trier: deduction of points, but spectators have to stay outside!

Eintracht Trier: deduction of points, but spectators have to stay outside!

Eintracht Trier can breathe a sigh of relief. In the relegation battle of the Regionalliga Südwest, the initially imposed punishments were loosened somewhat after an incident in the game against Bahlinger SC. The point deduction of two points, which was to be punished due to a heavy fan attack, was withdrawn. This reports Kicker.de .

The incident occurred on April 5, when the Bahlingen player Shqipon Bektasi provocatively cheered after a late equalizer in the sixth minute of stoppage time near the guest block. Then a trailer of Eintracht Trier stormed into the interior and hit the back of the head. Witnesses reported further riots in the guest block that led to the immediate termination of the game. This led to a protection application from the Bahlinger SC, which, however, was only partially successful, since the punishment for the club was not as serious as feared at the beginning.

punishment and their effects

Despite the withdrawal of the point deduction, Eintracht Trier must have consequences. The fine, which was originally at 30,000 euros, was reduced to 20,000 euros. Of this sum, 30 percent may be invested in security measures within the stadium. CEO Alfons Jochem sentenced the attack on Bektasi and spoke out for increased security precautions.

Another measure that has been made affects the number of spectators at home games. Part of the back straight will be blocked for the upcoming games against Eintracht Frankfurt II and Mainz 05 II. Only the middle block of the main grandstand remains open, which could lead to a noticeable decline in the number of spectators. The club already has to struggle with a decline in the number of spectators that harms the players and the financial situation.

The context of fan violence

The incident in Trier is not isolated. Aggressiveness in football is a much discussed topic. Reports on violent clashes between fans are increasing. According to an analysis of fan researchers, hooligans often agree on social media, which leads to an increase in violence at games. This can also be seen in other games, such as the collision between the Hallescher FC and the BFC Dynamo, where fans had triggered unrest in the stadium without a certain trigger like a foul or a goal, like mdr reported.

The history of violence in football extends deep into society and is strongly associated with social failures. Fans find an opportunity to express their frustrations in active participation in football. In addition, it can be seen that such outbreaks of violence are rarely spontaneous, but are often shaped by long -cherished conflicts and a search for identity.