By Sebastian Karkos
The events in Malmo will keep Union busy for a long time. The game in southern Sweden was about to be canceled because Union fans in particular threw rockets onto the field and into adjacent blocks and pyros ignited.
BZ answers the most important questions.
► Is there a penalty for the Iron? Yes. club boss Dirk Zingler (58) clearly: “Boundaries have been crossed today. They were from our block, so we take responsibility. We will be punished, that is also very clear. ”Zingler does not assume a ghost game. His reasoning: “We are still freshmen who are not on probation or have a criminal record.”
Part of the prize money (630,000 euros) should flow back to Uefa. An “ban from away” or a “partial spectator exclusion” could be pronounced at least on probation.
► Why were the players celebrating so exuberantly with the fans? After the final whistle, Union chaos actually burned down Bengalos again – and the professionals celebrated in front of the brightly lit block, Sheraldo Becker (27) and the captain Christopher Trimmel (35) handed in their jerseys.
A violent explosion near the Union view caused the game to be interrupted Photo: picture alliance / TT NYHETSBYR?
► Would it have been the right sign not to go? Defense chief Robin Knoche (30): “Of course we also celebrate with the people who supported us. I can’t judge everyone for one thing because I don’t know who it was. I can’t judge the general public just because a single idiot didn’t get it.”
Incidentally, this action enraged the opponent. Malmö defender Felix Beijmo (24): “That says more about your team than anything else.” Coach Age Hareide (69) went after the game to the Iron fans. And not only on them: “They should be taken out of Europe. Or the team, because they have fans who do things like that. Then they can’t play in Europe.”
► Why is it rumbling within the Union fans? There is a lack of transparency in ticket allocation. Around 1200 supporters were present in the stadium. Union could have sold more than ten times as many tickets.
Many had to stay at home, but they also saw that the Ultras group seemed to be completely at the start.
Some of them set out on the journey with Pyros and balaclavas. A clear sign with what intention. Zingler: “We’ll evaluate that with the scene.” Let’s see what the consequences are…