A brawl erupted among fans after the Regionalliga match between VfB Lübeck and HSV II. Several people were injured, with the incident suspected as revenge for a prior attack. VfB Lübeck lost the home game 0:2.
VfB Lübeck played its first home match after the winter break at Lohmühle against HSV II on Friday evening. The Regionalliga clash ended in a 0:2 defeat for the Green-Whites, who showed a decent performance but lacked finishing power. Coach Guerino Capretti called it a 'komisches Spiel,' noting the offense's ineffectiveness.
Former coach Lukas Anderer, now leading HSV II, secured a win upon returning to his old stomping grounds. Fans of both clubs typically maintain friendly ties. However, about 20 minutes after the final whistle, tensions boiled over in Contidorf behind the Pappelkurve.
VfB CEO Dieter Gudel, after consulting police, security, and rescue services, stated: Some HSV supporters had walked peacefully past the main stand and initially chatted amicably with the 'UKL' (Ultra Kollektiv Lübeck) ultras. They then encountered members of the 'Halunken' group.
For unclear reasons, an attack occurred on 'Halunken' members, escalating into a brawl between HSV and Halunken fans. UKL members did not join in. Several people were reportedly injured, though no one sought help from police or medical services.
The suspected motive: Two weeks earlier, 'Halunken' supporters allegedly attacked HSV fans during an away game at Hannover 96 II. Friday's incident is seen as revenge. Security intervened promptly to shield arriving spectators, and police arrived on scene. No arrests were reported.
Disappointment over the loss runs deep, as voices from the VfB camp indicate.