1. FC Saarbrücken and FC Energie Cottbus's football encounter sees a favorable outcome by the authorities
The top match in the 3rd Bundesliga today was between 1. FC Saarbrücken and FC Energie Cottbus, held at Saarbrücken's Ludwigspark Stadium. The event passed without major incidents, according to the Saarland State Police Headquarters, as reported by news aktuell.
Approximately 15,000 spectators attended the match, with several hundred away fans making their presence known. The away fans primarily arrived by bus and train, causing minimal disruptions, and their departure after the match also passed without incident.
The Saarland police were supported by officers from Rhineland-Palatinate to ensure a smooth operation. Traffic disruptions in Saarbrücken's city center were minimal, with the closure of Camphauser Street causing only minor delays.
The atmosphere in the away fan section during the second half of the match involved some smoke bombs, but the situation remained peaceful. The smoke bombs set off in the away fan section had no impact on the game.
The Saarland police assess today's operation as positive overall. For media inquiries, contact Marc Fischer at the Saarland State Police Headquarters, located at Mainzer Straße 134-136, 66121 Saarbrücken. Mr. Fischer can be reached by phone at 0681-9628019 or via email at [email protected]. The Saarland Police Headquarters can also be found online at www.polizei.saarland.de, and they are active on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
