German Cup Chaos: Fans Hurl Fireworks, Invade Pitch As Mannheim Clash Is Halted; Kaiserslautern Win 1-0 In Extra Time | Video
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Manheim: A German Cup match between Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern was halted for about half an hour on Friday as fans threw fireworks and other objects and invaded the pitch.
Südwestderby: Absolute chaos! Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern ultras decided to storm the pitch—pyro flares went off, smoke filled the air, and mounted riot police had to rush the field to restore order! pic.twitter.com/bMIpWnP1ad
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— Ultras Clips (@ultras_clips) August 21, 2026
The match was tied at 0-0 and heading into extra time when fans at both ends of the ground threw flares and objects, narrowly missing some of the players as they ran from the field.
Tensions boil over at the Südwestderby as SV Waldhof Mannheim ultras burn stolen FC Kaiserslautern materials right in the stands! pic.twitter.com/QI8v2aiPeQ
— Ultras Clips (@ultras_clips) August 21, 2026
Some Mannheim supporters made it on to the pitch before officers in riot gear and mounted police fanned out to push them back.
SCENES FC Kaiserslautern score a 120th minute winner at rivals SV Waldhof Mannheim tonight #FCK pic.twitter.com/7tplJJqIEd
— FootballAwaydays (@Awaydays23) August 21, 2026
German news agency dpa says the match resumed after a delay of just under 30 minutes. Ibrahim Kanate scored in the last minute of extra time, giving second-division Kaiserslautern a 1-0 win to advance to the second round of the German Cup.
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