Summary
During a German second division football match, a masked fan unplugged a video assistant referee (VAR) monitor, disrupting a penalty review. This incident left the decision to the VAR team in Cologne, who ruled in favor of awarding a penalty.
Key Facts
- A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor during a German second division match.
- The match was between Preussen Munster and Hertha Berlin in Bundesliga 2.
- The incident happened at the end of the first half.
- The disruption occurred as the referee went to check a penalty decision.
- Without the monitor, the VAR official in Cologne made the final call, awarding a penalty.
- Preussen Munster is taking steps to find and take action against the person responsible.
- A banner suggesting this was a planned action appeared in the stadium after the incident.
