Hooligan attack! B-junior game between Aue and Zwickau canceled

Hooligan attack! B-junior game between Aue and Zwickau canceled

On Saturday afternoon there was a serious incident on the sports field on the Spiegelwald in Beierfeld during a B-Junior game between FC Erzgebirge Aue and FSV Zwickau. In the 12th minute of play, around 40 hooded hooligans, who are assigned to the fans of Erzgebirge Aue, stormed the guest block and attacked the Zwickau fans. Four fans were injured in the attacks, including a 15-year-old boy who had to be taken to the hospital seriously injured. The game had to be interrupted at 1-0 for Aue, and the police arrived with around 40 officials to calm the situation.

The aggressive attackers were classified as violent and a 27-year-old man was arrested on site. In addition to the physical attacks, the hooligans also stole a flag and a drum from the Zwickau followers. This raises questions about the security of such games and has led to violent discussions among the AUE fans, some of which threaten to leave the club on social networks.

reactions of fans and club

The fan departments are deeply worried about the incidents. Many supporters expressed criticism of the club management and the previous processing of similar incidents on social media. The FSV Zwickau also made allegations against the organization of the game and emphasized that they had done everything in their power to prevent violence. In addition, they had pointed out the special importance of the game in advance, which reinforced the tragedy of incidents.

The FC Erzgebirge Aue already apologized for the incidents on Saturday. In addition to the apology, a discussion about the responsibility of all parties involved calls for more urgent measures to prevent violence in youth football. While the police are investigating suspicion of a breach of peace, it remains open how the association will deal with such situations in the future.

In this context, it is important to mention that violence in football, especially in the youth field, is repeatedly discussed. According to a study on the audience behavior in football, there are significant indications that preventive measures and a more intensive examination of the fan culture are essential in order to minimize such attacks and to improve both the security of the audience and the gaming experience Sports Science University Hannover .

In the result, it remains to be hoped that this incident will not only lead to rethinking within the club, but will also create more awareness in the entire football community for the responsibility of everyone involved. Freie Presse and Image report in detail about the incidents and the associated reactions.