Dynamo before reappraisal: "Absolute blow to the account"

"My sincerest apologies to all those not involved"

At the top match under floodlights, pyrotechnics were initially set off by both fan camps. Afterwards, supporters of both teams climbed over the fences. Dresden supporters ran along the pitch to the Hertha fan block wearing masks. This led to a brief clash between the two fan groups, during which pyrotechnics were used as projectiles. Referee Sven Jablonski had to interrupt the second division match a second time and sent the teams to the dressing room after the riots. Police officers then forced the Dynamo supporters back into their block. A Hertha flag was burnt down there.

"We must and will evaluate this evening in detail and would like to apologize in the highest form to all those not involved who were drawn into such unnecessary actions," said Zimmermann. Dynamo head coach Thomas Stamm was visibly disappointed by the incidents.

Especially because the spectators in the stadium commemorated the deceased honorary captain Hans-Jürgen Kreische with dignity and full respect. "Sport should have been in the foreground today, but in my opinion it wasn't and even worse that when you see the opening phase with a minute of mourning, with a lot of respect from the Hertha fans - nobody made a sound - then unfortunately other things come to the fore afterwards that have no place in soccer," said Stamm at the press conference.