The Eisbären Berlin’s 4-2 home win in the third semi-final game of the German Ice Hockey League against the Kölner Haie was overshadowed by serious riots after the end of the game.
As reported by rbb24, among others, there was a targeted attack on a guest fan bus around the arena in Berlin-Friedrichshain on Sunday. Around 20 to 30 masked people attacked the vehicle with flagpoles, bottles and punches. Windows were damaged, fan materials were stolen and at least one occupant was injured, as “www.rbb24.de” reported. The police subsequently checked numerous people and investigated a particularly serious breach of the peace.
In terms of sport, the Berliners had previously won game three of the “best-of-seven” series 4-2, making it 2-1.
Club reacts with a clear statement
The Eisbären Berlin spoke out with an official statement shortly after the incidents became known – and found clear words. The club clearly distanced itself from the perpetrators and condemned the attack “in the strongest possible terms”.
The organization also expressly apologized to the Kölner Haie, their fans and everyone affected by the attack. At the same time, those responsible emphasized that violence had no place in ice hockey and was not compatible with the club’s values.
It was also emphasized that the perpetrators were not representative Berlin fans – a large part of the supporters clearly distanced themselves from such actions.
Focus on sports again?
Despite the sportingly intense and high-class semi-final series, the incident inevitably becomes the focus. The league and the clubs involved are faced with the challenge of dealing with the situation and ensuring security for the upcoming games.
The series between Berlin and Cologne not only remains explosive in terms of sport, but has now also taken on an unexpected and unpleasant dimension off the ice.
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