Masked Fan Unplugs VAR During Bundesliga 2 Match
A dramatic incident unfolded during the Bundesliga 2 clash between Preussen Munster and Hertha Berlin, as a masked supporter entered the pitch and unplugged the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) monitor. Referee Felix Bickel arrived at the screen to review a penalty decision, only to find the monitor inactive, causing a temporary disruption to the match.
The technical malfunction forced VAR official Katrin Rafalski in Cologne to make the ruling remotely, confirming it was a foul and instructing Bickel to award a penalty. Hertha Berlin converted the spot-kick, which contributed to their 2-1 victory at Preussen Munster’s home ground. The club described the incident as planned, noting that a banner saying “Pull the plug on VAR” had been displayed in the fan section shortly after the disruption.
Preussen Munster expressed regret over the incident and pledged to identify and take action against the perpetrator(s). The club also confirmed immediate security measures had been implemented to prevent similar disruptions in the future. The unusual event highlights growing tensions around VAR in football and fan interactions during high-stakes matches.
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