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Fireworks and pitch invasion disrupt German Cup match in Mannheim

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 8:39 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Fireworks and pitch invasion disrupt German Cup match in Mannheim

Summary

A German Cup match between Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern was interrupted on August 21, 2026, due to fan disturbances. The game was tied at 0-0 and headed into extra time when supporters launched fireworks and invaded the pitch, forcing a nearly 30-minute delay. Players narrowly avoided the flares as they exited the field. After the interruption, Kaiserslautern’s Ibrahim Kanate scored in the final minute of extra time, helping his team to advance in the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Match held in Mannheim on August 21, 2026
•Game tied 0-0 before fan disruption
•Pitch invaders prompted a 30-minute stoppage
•Ibrahim Kanate scored late to secure a win
•Kaiserslautern advances to the second round

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8:39 PMYahoo Sports — German Cup match marred by fireworks, pitch invasion

What they're saying

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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. 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. German news agency dpa says the match resumed after a delay of just under 30 minutes.
— Yahoo Sports

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