Union Berlin Appeals Match Result Over Fan Misconduct Ruling
The club has filed an appeal with the Permanent Court of Arbitration after the DFB upheld Bochum's retroactive 2:0 victory, citing fairness concerns following a fan incident.
- Union Berlin has officially confirmed it will file a timely appeal with the Permanent Court of Arbitration to challenge the DFB's decision to award Bochum a 2:0 victory.
- The appeal follows two prior legal defeats for Union Berlin, with the DFB Sports Court and Federal Court upholding the retroactive result change.
- The arbitration court is expected to expedite its ruling to ensure Bundesliga standings clarity before the season ends, as both clubs are fighting relegation.
- The controversy stems from a December 2024 match where a Union Berlin fan threw a lighter, injuring Bochum goalkeeper Patrick Drewes, leading to the DFB's fairness-based decision.
- Union Berlin is also exploring potential civil legal actions related to the incident, alongside measures taken to address fan misconduct, including a stadium ban for the perpetrator.
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