“They were totally into me”
BVB goalkeeper upset about rockets
Updated on November 28, 2024Reading time: 2 minutes
In the final phase of the Champions League game against Dinamo Zagreb, BVB fans fired rockets. Incomprehensible for Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel.
During BVB’s Champions League game against Dinamo Zagreb (3-0) on Wednesday evening, there was a dangerous incident in the Maksimir Stadium: rockets flew from the Dortmund fan block towards the field – and even surprised BVB goalkeeper Gregor Kobel.
“I didn’t fully understand that either, they were totally into me,” said the Swiss keeper after the victory. The rockets were fired in his immediate vicinity during the final phase. “From your own fans, that was still dangerous,” added Kobel, visibly irritated.
The incident highlights the controversial security measures before the game. Numerous BVB fans had previously complained about the controls at the border and at the stadium. According to media reports, some supporters had to undress in tents, others reported checks in their intimate areas. Borussia Dortmund said it criticized the measures and sent a complaint to UEFA.
In view of the smuggling operation, Kobel was also surprised at the effectiveness of the controls: “They didn’t search that well,” commented the 25-year-old dryly. During the game, Borussia Dortmund published a statement on the
Sports director Sebastian Kehl also commented after the game, but held back: “I only noticed that it was very restless in front of the stadium before the game.” UEFA had previously classified the game as a risky game. The incident is now likely to generate further discussion – both in terms of security measures and the behavior of fans in the stadium.