45 injured – Investigation Commission set up by the police

At the start of the match, Hertha supporters set fire to fireworks that fogged the entire northeastern area of ​​the stadium. The referee Sascha Stegemann had to delay the kickoff, until again, the view was free. Ten uninvolved people were injured. To hide, the Berlin fans hid under their huge Ultra flag. When the pyrotechnics were re-lit after fifteen minutes of play, the police intervened "to prevent further crimes".

BVB-Ultras also stops providing help

A hundred of them positioned themselves in front of the Hertha block and cashed the flag. On the ultra scene, this is considered "sacred", the reaction quickly followed: immediately jumped on Berlin against the forces of law. Both parties fought wildly. Police used tear gas and batons, the Hertha defended themselves, including the fixing rods in front of the block, hitting the police and throwing them even with fireworks. A policewoman was slightly injured.

After only a few minutes, the police had the situation under control for the moment. As a sign of protest, the Berlin Ultras have engaged the support of their team after these ugly scenes. The Dortmunder Ultras became united and also ended the acclaim.

Sanitary facilities destroyed

At the break, the clashes moved behind the grandstand. As the police reported in its final report, "two large sanitary facilities were completely destroyed and incoming police forces with their equipment destroyed, their worn toilet doors and masts broken by masked masters were again attacked. Security barriers have also been put in place in the direction of the emergency services. "

In total, 45 people were injured. 35 had to be treated with pepper spray and ten to the force. "Some people have been taken to the hospital for further medical care, all the wounded policemen have remained fit to serve," said the police, who will initiate criminal prosecution for violation of the peace, opposition to the police, badaults on law enforcement officers and violations of the Explosives Act. "The offenders involved have been filmed extensively on video.The police in Dortmund will resort to an investigative commission."

"It's unacceptable"

The authorities in Berlin condemned the riots in a statement on Saturday night: "The pyrotechnics do not belong to the stadium, and this position is also known to our fans, so we can only clearly disapprove of the incidents at the beginning of the game. They are damaging the reputation and finances of our club, which is even worse when it comes to violence against the police, which is unacceptable and we will do everything in our power to identify those responsible. "The events will be held in unison.