The recent 2-1 defeat in Mannheim really annoyed Erzgebirge-Aue coach Dabrowski. After an interview outburst against the referee, a penalty from the DFB could now follow.
An outburst of anger in front of the camera with a harsh scolding of the referee brought the Erzgebirge Aue coach an investigation. The control committee of the German Football Association is investigating Christoph Dabrwoski. The DFB confirmed this to the Sports Information Service (SID) on Tuesday (March 24, 2026).
Frustration over Boyd’s Wembley goal
The reason for the Auer trainer’s frustration was the way it came about The “Veilchen” lost 1:2 at Waldhof Mannheim last weekend. Dabrwoski was annoyed about an Auer goal that was disallowed due to offside and a goal given to Mannheim. Mannheim’s Terrence Boyd’s “Wembley goal” bounced off the bottom of the crossbar and bounced back into the field. Referee Timon Schulz gave the goal, but Dabrowski didn’t see a goal.
“Asked whether he is entitled to referee a third division game”
After the game, the 47-year-old was annoyed at the streaming provider MagentaSport: “I’m extremely frustrated. When I look at the second goal conceded, I can see from 80 meters out on the line that the ball is never in the goal,” complained the coach. “I don’t have any understanding at all. I don’t have to look at that shit anymore.” The referee should “be aware of what is at stake”. Dabrowski also directly criticized the 29-year-old referee Schulz: “I asked him how old he is and whether he is entitled to referee a third division game.”
So far only 0.25 points for Dabrowski
Against Mannheim, Dabrowski suffered his sixth defeat in his eighth game as Aue coach. With a record of just 0.25 points and still without a win, the coach, who moved to the Erzgebirge at the beginning of February, has the second-worst result in Auer football history.
From the association’s side, referee expert Alexander Feuerherdt had already commented on the controversial scene in the Free Press. “The TV images suggest that this decision was incorrect,” explained the 56-year-old, who heads communications and media work at DFB Schiri GmbH.
Aue is in danger of falling into the regional league in 18th place. The gap to 16th place in the table after the 30th matchday is nine points. 1. FC Saarbrücken (33 points).
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