Hefty fine: HSV must cough up after pyro show in the derby! | OneFootball

There was far more happening in the stands than on the pitch: The Hamburg city derby has had costly repercussions for HSV.

Because of the extensive use of pyrotechnics in the January clash against FC St. Pauli (0:0), HSV has been fined €253,000 by the sports court of the German Football Association (DFB).

The reason was numerous fireworks and pyrotechnic displays by supporters of both clubs. The smoke was so heavy that the start of the second half was delayed by almost six minutes. Both Hamburg clubs must now face the consequences.

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The city rival from the Millerntor was hit even harder. FC St. Pauli was ordered to pay as much as €359,000. Combined, the fines amount to more than €600,000. At least both clubs are allowed to use part of the sum for their own security-related or violence-prevention measures. The remaining amount will go to football-related foundations.

The spectacle in the stands is therefore likely to be remembered far more than the match itself. In an overall uneventful encounter, the Kiezkicker and Rothosen played out a 0:0 draw at the start of the second half of the season.

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