Turmoil broke out at the Oberliga match between KFC Uerdingen and Mülheimer FC. The accounts of both clubs differ.
KFC Uerdingen and Mülheimer FC drew 2:1 on Saturday evening. A result that both sides could live with. The Krefeld hosts anyway, as they clinched an important victory in the promotion race. Although MFC remained without points, they put in a performance against a top team that gives them confidence in the relegation battle.
However, incidents in the stands, which apparently led to rioting at half-time, caused displeasure. A comprehensive picture of the situation cannot yet be drawn the following day. In any case, the clubs’ accounts differ.
For example, Mülheim coach Ahmet Inal told RS after the final whistle: “Then 50 of their people just walk into our block, are simply let through and beat up our people,” the coach complained after the final whistle.
According to Inal, friends and family members of MFC players were also attacked, some of whom were “crying in the dressing room”. There had been no provocation from the visiting fans. The ex-professional also made serious accusations against the security service at the Grotenburg. “It’s outrageous that we are not protected and the stewards do nothing to protect us. “
The hosts take a different view of the situation. Uerdingen’s interim CEO Christian Gummert pointed out on Sunday that the club was still in the process of gaining an overview. However, Gummert vehemently contradicted Inal’s account.
According to initial findings, people in the visitors’ block first provoked the home supporters and then attacked the stewards. Uerdingen supporters then showed solidarity with the security forces. There were also arrests of MFC fans.
This was not confirmed by a Krefeld police spokesperson on Sunday. The authorities intend to publish a press release on Monday. The police were surprised that there were any unpleasant scenes in the stands at all. At the first leg in November, both fan camps shared the stands in Mülheim’s Ruhrstadion – and unlike at the reunion, it remained peaceful.