German Cup match marred by fireworks, pitch invasion
Summary
A German Cup soccer match between Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern was stopped for about 30 minutes because fans threw fireworks and ran onto the field. After the delay, the game continued and Kaiserslautern won 1-0 with a last-minute goal in extra time.Key Facts
- The match was between SV Waldhof Mannheim and 1. FC Kaiserslautern in Mannheim, Germany.
- The game was tied 0-0 before extra time began.
- Fans at both ends threw flares and other objects onto the pitch.
- Some Mannheim fans invaded the field before police in riot gear and on horses pushed them back.
- The delay lasted just under 30 minutes.
- Ibrahim Kanate scored the only goal in the last minute of extra time.
- Kaiserslautern won the match 1-0 and moved on to the second round of the German Cup.
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