This is how things continue after the lighter scandal at Union against Bochum

Bochum wants to lodge an objection

Repetition? What’s next after the lighter scandal

After the lighter was thrown during the game at Union Berlin, Bochum would like to appeal against the scoring. But what happens next?

VfL Bochum will appeal against the scoring of the Bundesliga game at 1. FC Union Berlin (1:1) after an object was thrown at goalkeeper Patrick Drewes. The game was interrupted for more than 25 minutes shortly before the end after VfL goalkeeper Patrick Drewes was hit by an object from the Union block.

The legal and procedural rules of the German Football Association stipulate that an objection against the rating of Bundesliga games must be submitted in writing with reasons within two days of the match day in question.

A possible reason for an objection listed in the regulations is the “weakening of one’s own team due to a circumstance that occurred during the game”. This must have been unavoidable and must not be related to the game and an injury sustained during it.

Drewes was unable to continue playing in Berlin and was replaced by striker Philipp Hofmann for the remaining minutes. According to the club, the goalkeeper was on the way to the hospital after the game.

According to the regulations, a fee of 500 euros must be paid to the DFB within the objection period. Otherwise the objection would be ineffective. According to the regulations, the sports court decides in the first instance. If a game replay is detected, the game must generally be played again at the same location.