Antwerp punished for misbehavior in Frankfurt: 30,000 euros…
The European football federation UEFA has punished Germany’s Frankfurt and Antwerp for the misbehavior of both fan clans. The first leg was already marred by bombs, fireworks and fights. The return leg also caused many disturbances in the German stands. Antwerp is not allowed to bring fans to its next European away game. Eintracht Frankfurt will have to do without some of its supporters in the eighth finals of that Europa League.
UnfortunatelySource: belgium
ALSO READ. Frankfurt fan destination seriously injured in pyro attack from Antwerp section, fan clans hit again
Antwerp has been eliminated from Europe this season, but if it can qualify for next season’s campaign, it will have to finish the first away game without fans. Should the club contact Eintracht to make good the damage caused by the fans. Both Frankfurt and Antwerp must also cough up a fine of 30,000 euros.
Eintracht Frankfurt will have to do without some of its supporters in the eighth finals of that Europa League. UEFA imposes a stadium rear ban, the stands, the goal of Frankfurt, where the most fanatical supporters take their posts, must remain closed.
During the match on November 25, during a spectator injured a Belgian aid in the proceeds. Even before the incident, an enormous amount of pyrotechnic material was detonated in the visitors’ section. The home fans attack firecrackers at the injured several stewards.
Eintracht qualified as group winner for the eighth finals, Antwerp was eliminated in Europe. It remains to be seen how many fans will be admitted to the knockout match in March, there are corona measures in force. Frankfurt is allowed to let in the last 15,000 spectators for its last two home games this year.