Five stewards and one police officer were injured in clashes during Eintracht Braunschweig’s home match against Hertha Berlin on Friday. Hertha took the 5-3 victory, but this game was about more than just the score.
Fan Disputes Sparked Mayhem
The Braunschweiger Zeitung reported fights broke out in the south stand at half-time, continuing outside. Disputes among fans, some reportedly in the wrong section, triggered the incident.
German police launched an investigation into breach of the peace and assault on an officer. This follows a riot last Friday at a German Cup game that left 35 police officers hurt.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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