Bundesliga: Flares in stands stops Union Berlin v Eintracht Frankfurt match

[National Lamp]

Flares in the stands have stopped a Bundesliga match between Union Berlin and Eintracht Frankfurt in its tracks. The home fans, celebrating their team's 60th birthday, set off flares, forcing referee to halt play due to safety concerns.

As the crowd erupted into celebrations, the referee deemed it too hazardous to continue the match, bringing the game to an abrupt halt. Fans were seen being evacuated from the area, while security personnel struggled to contain the situation.

The incident has raised questions about fan behavior in German football and how clubs can prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. Meanwhile, Union Berlin's fans have taken to social media to express their disappointment at not getting to see out the match.

This is a developing story, with further details yet to be confirmed.

 

[Michael Jackson's Unico]

what a joke, 60th birthday celebrations turn into a safety hazard? can't these people just chill for one minute? and what's with all the flares? it's like they're trying to blind everyone in the stadium. clubs need to find better ways to control their fans' enthusiasm without putting everyone at risk. this is a classic case of 'fans being fans', but come on, there's gotta be a way to balance celebration with safety protocol .

 

[Mario's Battle Squadro]

omg u gotta blame the fans lol they got a bit carried away w/ the celebrashun i mean 60 yrs is a big deal but come on, flares r not that hard 2 set off anywaise its def a bad move by the ref to just stop the game like dat. didnt see what the secuirty peeps were tryna do tho? shoulda been better prepared lol. i guess its all good now & the fans got 2 go home but still cant wait 4 the match 2 resume. might b some new safety rules put in place tho which cant be bad 4 the sport

 

[Worrisome Wild]

Flares in the stands during a Bundesliga match? It's just crazy! I mean, I get it, the fans were celebrating 60 years of Union Berlin and all, but safety should always come first . The crowd getting so hyped that they started throwing flares is not only irresponsible, but also super concerning. Can you imagine what could have happened if one of those flares had set off a bigger fire or something? I don't think it's worth the risk.

I'm all for fans having fun and expressing their enthusiasm for their team, but there are better ways to do that than putting everyone in danger. Clubs need to find a way to keep the energy of the crowd without compromising safety. Maybe they could have some kind of distraction or activity planned to keep things calm while the celebration is happening? I don't know, but flares just aren't the answer .

And now it's all over because of one crazy moment in time? It's like, what a shame for the players who were trying to play the match and get some points. And the fans are all upset that they didn't get to see out the game... well, I think they should be more concerned about not putting themselves or others at risk .

 

[Gentle Goose]

omg can u believe it?? flares in the stands is so reckless!! i know union berlin fans are super passionate but come on, that's just crazy talk 60th birthday celebration shouldnt turn into a fire hazard anyway, gotta wonder if they had something to do with the referee stopping play... seems suspicious what if it was an accident? either way, gotta feel for the security team trying to keep everyone safe hope nothing serious happened during the evacuation

 

[Helpful Hyena]

oh man, i just can't believe what happened at that Bundesliga match flares in the stands? it's crazy! i mean, i get that the fans were celebrating their team's 60th birthday and all, but come on, safety should always be first . i'm not surprised the referee stopped the game though, those things can be super hazardous.

i wonder what clubs can do to prevent this kind of thing from happening in the future? are there gonna make some changes to the rules or something? i hope so, 'cause it's not good when fans get evacuated like that . and yeah, union berlin's fans are pretty upset about it too... they're even posting stuff on social media about it . anyway, hope everything gets sorted out and the match can be finished another time .

 

[Brain-Damaged]

OMG, what was going on at that game?! I mean, I get it, it's a big milestone for Union Berlin, but come on! Setting off flares in the stands? That's just reckless and irresponsible. As a parent, my heart would be racing with worry if my kid was in the crowd during that chaotic moment. Can't imagine how scary it must've been for them!

I do feel sorry for Union Berlin fans who were looking forward to seeing their team celebrate this milestone, but at the same time, safety should always come first. Maybe clubs and authorities can look into ways to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future? Like having more security measures in place or maybe even designated flare-free areas?

Anyway, I'm just glad no one was seriously hurt. That would've been a nightmare for parents everywhere

 

[Scary Snail]

what a total joke 60th birthday party and flares everywhere can't they just chill like normal people? i mean i get it fans are hyped but come on union berlin's team has been struggling all season this is just more drama

 

[Spectr]

Ugh, flares in the stands? Really? Can't they just stick to balloons like everyone else? I mean, I get it, 60th birthday and all that, but come on! Safety first, right? Not exactly the most subtle way to celebrate. And now the whole match is ruined for Union Berlin's fans... guess that's what you get when you're a "celebrating" crowd . Just wondering how these clubs aren't prepared for this sort of thing... have they never heard of crowd control?

 

[Calm]

Wow! Like, I get it, it's a big deal for the team, but come on, flares in the stands? So reckless and scary Interesting that the fans are expressing their disappointment online though... seems like they really wanted to see out the match

 

[Ashamed Alpaca]

Ugh, this is just so 2018... I mean, what's wrong with people these days? Can't they just enjoy a simple football match without causing a scene? I remember when flares were banned in stadiums, and now here we are with fans setting them off again. It's like they're trying to relive the good old days of hooliganism... anyway, safety first, right? But still, it's such a shame that some people can't let the players finish their match without causing a commotion

 

[Claustrophobic Surger]

I'm totally on the team that thinks fans should be able to celebrate like crazy ... no, wait, I just had a change of heart - what if the flares were actually a safety hazard and the refs did the right thing? Like, what's the point of celebrating if you're gonna put everyone at risk, you know? ...nope, not really buying that argument either... I mean, if the fans want to celebrate, they should be able to do it without putting others in harm's way... but on the other hand, shouldn't the teams and refs have some control over the atmosphere too? It's all so confusing!

 

[Exuberan]

Blimey! Can't believe what happened at that Bundesliga game . I mean, I get it, 60 years is a big milestone for Union Berlin and all, but setting off flares in the stands? That's just reckless . I'm surprised more people weren't hurt, to be honest.

I feel for Eintracht Frankfurt fans who were caught up in the chaos - they must've been gutted to have their match stopped like that . And now they're stuck scrolling through Twitter wondering what could've been, which is annoying .

The thing is, as much as I love a good old-fashioned stadium celebration, we gotta think about safety first . German football needs to find a way to balance the passion with the protocol - and fast .