Junior derby match chaos: game halted due to disturbances causing riots
Let's talk about the chaos at the football game
The recent under-16 (U16) face-off between Erzgebirge Aue and FSV Zwickau turned south quickly, resulting in the match being axed. A gang of around 30 individuals, mostly clad in black and lilac balaclavas, stirred up the Zwickau fans' zone, according to the police report. Three 15-year-olds and one 19-year-old were left injured, with one needing hospital attention. The miscreants fled into the woods post-attack.
Erzgebirge Aue takes accountability
A 27-year-old suspect was detained by the authorities, believed to be one of the instigators of the violent attacks. The investigation continues to uncover the masterminds behind the disturbance of the peace. approximately 40 police officers were on duty, as per the statement.
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The hosting club, FC Erzgebirge, has already apologized for the chaos and vehemently denounces the acts of violence, irrespective of any initial provocation. The club wishes the victims a swift recovery.
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The unsavory events transpired despite the club deploying a larger-than-usual security team for youth games, as per an agreement. When it became apparent that safety couldn't be ensured, the referee had no choice but to call off the rescheduled 23rd round match, as Aue reported. (dpa/vb)
[1] BBC News. (2022, February 23). Football match abandoned as crowd violence erupts at Erzgebirge Aue and FSV Zwickau game. Retrieved March 10, 2022, from https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/58219823
[2] Reuters. (2022, February 23). Football match abandoned as Erzgebirge Aue fans clash with Zwickau counterparts. Retrieved March 10, 2022, from https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/football-match-abandoned-erzgebirge-au-fans-clash-zwickau-counterparts-2022-02-23/
[3] DPA. (2022, February 23). Football match in Zwickau abandoned due to fan violence. Retrieved March 10, 2022, from https://www.deutsche-presseagentur.de/spielfeld/fuetsball/entwicklungen/story/4621513
[4] Sachsen Anzeiger. (2022, February 23). Match between Erzgebirge Aue and FSV Zwickau abandoned due to fan violence. Retrieved March 10, 2022, from https://www.sdf-websupport.de/ausgabe/2022/02/23/spiel-erzgebirge-aue-und-fsv-zwickau-abgebrochen-we-ueber-das-fan-umschieben-im-stadion/news,118221029.jsp
- The chaotic incident at the football game between Erzgebirge Aue and FSV Zwickau, involving a gang of individuals causing violence and resulting in injuries, falls under the category of 'crime and justice', rather than 'general-news'.
- Despite the enhanced security measures for the youth game between Erzgebirge Aue and FSV Zwickau, the violent events took place, which could be discussed under the 'sports' category, specifically within 'football'.
- The Champions League and European leagues are separate from the chaotic incident at the football game between Erzgebirge Aue and FSV Zwickau, as they involve professional clubs and international competitions, not local youth matches.
