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Masked Fan Sabotages German Match by Unplugging VAR Monitor to
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Updated 6d ago |
Created Mar 08
A masked fan unplugged the Video Assistant Referee monitor during a Bundesliga match between Preussen Munster and Hertha Berlin on Sunday as officials attempted to review an award penalty decision in what was described by sources as "vigilante" protest against VAR technology, causing significant disruption at half-time of first-half.
Key Points
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1A masked spectator entered the pitch to unplug a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) monitor during an Bundesliga match between Preussen Munster and Hertha Berlin.
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2The incident occurred while referee Felix Bickel was on his way back from checking for himself at the VAR screen regarding a potential penalty decision in the first half of play. The fan's actions halted proceedings until they were removed, with reports suggesting he ran onto the field to do so.
Developments
[Mar 09]
Reports confirm a masked spectator unplugged VAR equipment during Sunday's Bundesliga match between Preussen Munster and Hertha Berlin, interrupting referee Felix Bickel as he approached the pitchside screen to review penalty details.
[Mar 08]
The incident took place in a game where both teams faced critical stakes: relegation for Preussen Munster and promotion chances at risk for Hertha Berlin. The fan's protest against VAR technology resulted in the monitor being disconnected.
Γερμανία: Οπαδός με μάσκα έβγαλε από την πρίζα το VAR σε αγώνα δεύτερης κατηγορίας
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Masked fan unplugs VAR monitor at German football match to disrupt penalty review
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