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Football Match Between F.C. Hansa Rostock and FC Energie Cottbus Marred by Pyrotechnics and Disturbances

Pyrotechnics and a thrown cup caused a ten-minute delay in the match. Police investigated multiple incidents, reminding fans to respect rules for safety.

So we a stadium in front of us and there are 6 players standing and we see 3 footballs over here,...
So we a stadium in front of us and there are 6 players standing and we see 3 footballs over here, so this is a football match and we see a lot of spectators over here and they are wearing the raincoats and holding the umbrellas, so it might be raining over there and we see a lot of cameramen here, shooting the match.

Football Match Between F.C. Hansa Rostock and FC Energie Cottbus Marred by Pyrotechnics and Disturbances

A football match between F.C. Hansa Rostock and FC Energie Cottbus was marred by pyrotechnics and other disturbances, leading to a ten-minute delay and multiple criminal investigations. Throughout the game, fans from both sides set off pyrotechnics, violating the Explosives Act. This caused a ten-minute delay at the start of the match due to poor visibility. Around 22,700 spectators witnessed the event, including approximately 1,200 visiting fans who arrived and departed smoothly. The game also saw a cup thrown from the east stand towards the visiting team's bench, resulting in a report for suspected dangerous bodily harm. Two criminal proceedings were initiated for violating the Assembly Act, with fans caught wearing masks. To maintain order, around 600 police officers were deployed, assisted by units from Berlin, Brandenburg, and Saxony-Anhalt. Despite the disturbances, the match between F.C. Hansa Rostock and FC Energie Cottbus proceeded with around 22,700 spectators. Authorities are investigating the incidents, and fans are reminded to respect the rules and ensure the safety of all attendees.

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