Scandal in the Bundesliga. Bochum will file a protest against the result of the match against Union
Alex Olise
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Bochum's CEO, Ilja Kenzig, announced that the team will file an appeal following their 1-1 draw with Union Berlin, during which goalkeeper Patrick Drewes was hit by a lighter thrown from the stands, causing a long pause in the game.
Details: The incident occurred during added time when Drewes was struck by the lighter and fell to the ground. Both teams left the pitch, but returned a few minutes later. The goalkeeper did not continue the game, and striker Philipp Hofmann took his place in goal, as the team had already used all their substitutions.
"We believe the match should have been stopped. Despite our protest, the game was concluded, and we will file an appeal on Monday," said Ilja Kenzig.
It’s also worth noting that Bochum has yet to win a match this season in the Bundesliga and currently sits at the bottom of the table after 14 games.
