German Cup Match Marred by Fireworks, Pitch Invasion
Ibrahim Kanate scored in the last minute of extra time as police pushed back supporters after a 30-minute delay.
- On Friday, the German Cup match between Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern was halted for about half an hour after fans invaded the pitch and threw fireworks, narrowly missing players fleeing the field.
- The match was tied at 0-0 and heading into extra time when supporters at both ends threw flares and objects, forcing players to flee the field for safety.
- Officers in riot gear and mounted police fanned out across the field to push back Mannheim supporters who had invaded the pitch, allowing authorities to clear the playing area.
- Following the delay, play resumed and Ibrahim Kanate scored in the last minute of extra time, securing a 1-0 victory for Second-division Kaiserslautern.
- The win confirms Second-division Kaiserslautern's place in the second round of the German Cup, despite the significant mid-game security breach that threatened to derail the competition.
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Fans in Germany Stop Match With Fireworks, Rush Pitch
A German Cup match between Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern was halted for about a half-hour on Friday as fans threw fireworks and other objects and invaded the pitch. The match was tied at 0-0 and heading into extra time when fans at both ends of the ground threw flares and...
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