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Union Berlin Challenges Court Verdict on Firelighter Incident Affecting Bochum Goalkeeper

Credited from: APNEWS

  • Union Berlin is appealing the ruling of the German soccer federation’s sports court regarding a match against Bochum.
  • The court awarded Bochum a 2-0 victory after goalkeeper Patrick Drewes was hit by a firelighter thrown from the crowd.
  • The incident occurred during the Bundesliga match on December 14, leading to suspension of play.
  • Union's president, Dirk Zingler, criticized the ruling, asserting that the match's outcome should solely rely on the referee's judgment.
  • Zingler warned that such decisions could open the door to unsportsmanlike behavior and manipulative practices within sports.

For the full article, visit AP News.

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