Drama in the Eastern derby: Dynamo loses despite fan triples with heart and choreography!

Drama in the Eastern derby: Dynamo loses despite fan triples with heart and choreography!

On the 2nd matchday of Second division season The eagerly awaited Eastern derby between Dynamo Dresden and 1. FC Magdeburg ended with a 1:2 for the guests from Magdeburg. The game, which took place in the venerable stadium on Gluckstrasse, not only offered explosive sporting events, but also an impressive backdrop.

The Dynamo Dresden fans were in great spirits and presented an elaborate XXL choreography with an impressive two-stand banner. Particularly noteworthy: the Dresden supporters decided in advance not to use pyrotechnics in order to avoid severe penalties. The last season was expensive: In total, the SGD's fines totaled a hefty 281,160 euros, putting it in 14th place nationwide. Pyrotechnics already cost 350 euros per Bengalo in the 3rd league, and even 600 euros in the 2nd league - and if misused, the penalties double.

Parking your emotions

Although the DFB rules provide for strict measures against pyrotechnics in the stadium, it remains debatable how important this is for fan culture. How RBB24 reports, pyrotechnics and the emotions associated with it are for many fans an expression of their identity and a reaction to the way the DFB and DFL work. The issue remains controversial, especially given that the atmosphere fans create often functions as a selling point for the league.

Coach Thomas Stamm emphasized the importance of the financial situation for investing in the future and appealed to the fans to support the team in difficult times. The Dresden capo called on the supporters to stand behind the team despite the current sporting challenges. The unconditional fan commitment seems to be having an effect on the SGD professionals. Goalkeeper Tim Schreiber reported that the atmosphere in the stadium simply gave me goosebumps.

The gameplay in detail

In an exciting game, 1. FC Magdeburg took the lead through Jean Hugonet in the 28th minute before Christoph Daferner equalized in the 44th minute. Immediately afterwards, Martijn Kaars gave Magdeburg the lead again with a goal in stoppage time in the first half. Despite the defeat, Dynamo fought back thanks to the loud support of the fans, who truly had the upper hand in the crucial moments. For over 90 minutes, the supporters impressed with chants and clapping hands.

The astonished Magdeburg coach Markus Fiedler used the same starting eleven as in the previous defeat against Braunschweig. But the positive forces and solidarity of the Dresden supporters could be the key to catching up in what is still a young season. While Magdeburg celebrated their first important away win, Dynamo Dresden continued to search for their form in the second division, but the fans give them reason to hope even in difficult times.

Overall, it remains to be seen how the situation surrounding pyrotechnics will develop. It is clear that the debate about the role of fans and their rituals in football will continue to be heated in the coming months.