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Union imposes stadium ban on the alleged lighter thrower: After the lighter was thrown at the home game against VfL Bochum, 1. FC Union Berlin has issued a ...
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On matchday 14, the game between Union Berlin and VfL Bochum was overshadowed by a lighter being thrown. Union press spokesman Christian Arbeit explains the ... Show more
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"We have made it more than clear what we think of it": Arbeit on the lighter being thrown
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Svensson: "There's no mumbo jumbo and then everything is solved": Union Berlin are without a win in eight competitive matches and also have the problems from the ...
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After the lighter scandal: This is why Union did not apologize to Drewes | Sport: The lighter throw from Köpenick reverberates! After the scandal involving ...
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Goalkeeper Drewes trains again: Union Berlin punishes alleged lighter thrower severely
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Match against VfL Bochum: Union Berlin banned from stadium after lighter thrown
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Union Berlin: This is how harshly the club punishes the lighter thrower | Sport: Union takes action! After the lighter scandal in the match against Bochum (1:1) ...
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Paid articlePaywall Scandalous match against Bochum: 1. FC Union Berlin issues statement and imposes long stadium ban
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Bundesliga match days 20 to 24 scheduled: The DFL has announced the exact dates for five more Bundesliga match days. In mid-February, FC Bayern will face three ...
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Union Berlin: Shocking parallels! That's why there is a danger of relegation | Sport
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VfL Bochum is finally awarded the win at Union: VfL Bochum can keep the 2-0 win that was awarded to them after the lighter scandal at Union Berlin ...
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Scandalous match in the Bundesliga: Lighter thrown at VfL goalkeeper - | Bochum retains awarded 2-0 victory
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Key FactsBochum Retains Controversial Victory After Lighter Incident
Apr 28, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- In the match against Union Berlin, Bochum's goalkeeper Patrick Drewes was hit by a lighter, leading to the confirmation of a 2-0 victory for Bochum.
- The Permanent Arbitration Court dismissed claims from Union Berlin and other clubs, upholding rulings from the DFB and the German Football League.
- The game was interrupted for over 25 minutes in the 92nd minute after Drewes was injured and resumed under unusual circumstances.
- For Bochum, currently at the bottom of the table, this ruling offers a final glimmer of hope in their relegation battle, while Union Berlin has already secured their status.
We have not received the corresponding evidence for a special acting performance by Mr. Drewes or for a conspiracy or a farce.— Sports court judge Stephan Oberholz responded to the accusations from Berlin.

Bochum's victory on the green table remains: The DFB Federal Court in the appeal proceedings has confirmed that VfL Bochum will be awarded the victory in the ...
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Key FactsBochum Secures 2-0 Win After Firework Incident
Feb 28, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- The DFB Supreme Court upheld the sports court's ruling, awarding Bochum the win against Union Berlin.
- The incident involving a thrown lighter at the Bochum goalkeeper led to the match being scored 2-0 in favor of Bochum, after the Berlin appeal was dismissed.
- Two relegation-threatened clubs, Holstein Kiel and FC St. Pauli, were excluded from the proceedings as their appeals were deemed inadmissible.
- Bochum's management stated the team only continued playing under protest, while the Berlin president demanded stricter penalties for such incidents.

Lighter scandal: Verdict against Union Berlin - | DFB court awards victory to Bochum
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Bundesliga: After scandalous match - VfL Bochum complains about Union Berlin's shift of blame
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1. FC Union Berlin: Dirk Zingler goes after Bochum and DFB sports court - and announces appeal
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Key FactsBochum Secures 2-0 Win After Incident in Berlin
Jan 9, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- The DFB Sports Court ruled to award the match Union against Bochum 2-0 in favor of Bochum due to a lighter-throwing incident.
- Patrick Drewes was unable to continue playing after being struck, leading to a 28-minute interruption.
- Union Berlin intends to appeal the ruling, while an investigation against the club regarding the incident has been initiated.
- If the ruling stands, Bochum would achieve their first away win of the season through this decision.

Kahn says Bochum keeper hit by lighter should have played on | DPA: Former Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn has risked the wrath of Bochum by stating that Patrick ...
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Referee Petersen comments on the lighter throwing: | "Not a nice day": Referee Martin Petersen had anything but an ordinary working day on Saturday due to the ...
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Key FactsReferee Petersen Discusses Incident with Lighter
Dec 14, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- Referee Martin Petersen experienced an unusual workday in Berlin when a lighter was thrown at Patrick Drewes.
- Following the incident, Petersen paused the game and consulted with managers and police about player safety.
- Although the Bochum team initially hesitated to continue, they eventually agreed to resume play after a discussion.
- Petersen secured the lighter as evidence and will write a report detailing the circumstances and decisions made.

The 34th matchday in the live ticker: Hot Eisern Union: Union Berlin hold on to top spot at the last minute, Bochum go into relegation and Cologne go down ...
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1:1 at Union Berlin: VfL Bochum earns bonus point in relegation battle: VfL Bochum fought their way to a 1-1 (0-1) draw at third-place Union Berlin ...
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Two goals, three points - and finally an away win: S04 wins 2-0 in Bochum: victory in the neighborhood. Head coach Thomas Reis' team won 2-0 at VfL Bochum on ...
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FCK strengthens with Bundesliga goalkeeper Andreas Luthe - FCK DE: 1. FC Kaiserslautern is bringing plenty of experience into the professional squad: with ...
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Union signs Janik Haberer: 1. FC Union Berlin strengthens central midfield and signs Janik Haberer. The 28-year-old moves from SC Freiburg to Berlin-Köpenick on ...
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Greetings to the "Ruhrpott-Asis": Max Kruse with a message to the Bochum fans
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