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Tifo, rollercoaster or both? Osnabruck unveil new display

Tifo, rollercoaster or both? Osnabruck unveil new display

Summary

German football club VfL Osnabruck created a large tifo display shaped like a rollercoaster before their German Cup match against Bayern Munich. The display represented the club’s history, showing both their successes and struggles, and included moving parts and a photo feature for fans.

Key Facts

  • VfL Osnabruck is a second division German football club playing in Bundesliga 2.
  • The tifo was shown before their 4-1 loss to Bayern Munich in the German Cup first round.
  • The display featured a wooden rollercoaster structure with a cart carrying dummies that moved along the track.
  • The tifo represented the club’s history, calling it a “rollercoaster ride” with many ups and downs.
  • It took several months to design and build, using wood, plastic piping, fabric, and styrofoam.
  • The moving cart passed a “photo station” where a flash fired, and a photo appeared on the stand instantly.
  • Fans recorded a special song named “Funpark Bremer Brucke” to go with the display.
  • Osnabruck briefly took an early lead before Bayern Munich scored four goals, including two by Harry Kane.
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