Dynamo Dresden wins – coach Stamm punished with his first red card!
Dynamo Dresden won a friendly against SV Ried 3-1 on July 5, 2025. Coach Thomas Stamm sees red for the first time.

Dynamo Dresden wins – coach Stamm punished with his first red card!
Dynamo Dresden recently gave SV Ried a clear win in a friendly in Austria. Coach Thomas Stamm's team triumphed 3-1, but one particular scene caused a stir: Stamm received a red card.
The match started after some confusion with the kick-off time and confusion on a sign. The teams entered the field - Dynamo in black and yellow, Ried in green and black. Unfortunately, Nevio Zotz from SV Ried had to be substituted after just a few minutes due to an injury, which gave the game an unpleasant start day24 reported.
Unsportsmanlike conduct or legitimate concern?
However, the red card for Thomas Stamm caused tempers to flare up. The referee Markus Greinecker named the coach as the cause of this controversy because he had entered the field to inquire about a foul on player Jonas Oehmichen. Stamm was only about half a meter into the field, which was used as a reason for the exclusion according to the football rules, which stipulate a red card for unauthorized entry. He accepted the decision calmly and watched the rest of the game behind the boards, where he also sought to exchange ideas with spectators bild.de.
This is Stamm's first red card in his coaching career and he has only received one yellow card in the last two years. It remains to be seen whether the German Football Association (DFB) will intervene here. However, since the game took place in Austria, this is unlikely.
A look at the rules of the game
The red card in football is a serious matter and has clear guidelines, as the website of bundesliga.com explained. It applies from the time you enter the playing field until you finally have to leave. Offenses that can lead to a dismissal include serious foul play, physical violence or preventing a goal from being scored due to a foul.
The discussion about red cards is a constant companion in football. This measure is not only intended to maintain fairness during the game, but also to ensure that interaction on the pitch does not turn into violence or unsportsmanlike behavior.
Finally, it should be noted that training, test matches and the right preparation for the coming season are the main focus at Dynamo Dresden. It remains to be seen whether coach Thomas Stamm will be inspired by his red card in the future - but one thing is certain: a more or less quiet morning in the green and white Ried was definitely a memorable experience thanks to these scenes. The focus is now on the upcoming challenges, in which not only the players but also the coach want to show perfect performances.