Police use water cannon to end German soccer riot

Nov 3, 5:50 am EST

FRANKFURT (AP)—Police used a water cannon to overcome rioting soccer fans after a second-division game and detained 23 people. Twenty-seven officers were slightly hurt.

The police reacted when about 500 violent supporters of Hansa Rostock tried to breach a police barrier and threw bottles and firecrackers after their club had lost to visiting St. Pauli 2-0. About 1,500 police were on hand for the game between the clubs whose supporters have a history of animosity.

There were clashes during and after Monday night’s game between rival groups of supporters.

Police had no information on possible injuries.

Updated Nov 3, 5:50 am EST
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  1. rishtardo20000
    9. Posted by rishtardo20000 Fri Nov 6 9:50am EST

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    These small bands of hooligans are trying to spoil the fun for everyone else. They want to run the soccer show all by themselves!
  2. wolfmann
    8. Posted by wolfmann Fri Nov 6 8:49am EST

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    the riot was provoked by a st. pauli player who made a death sign to rostock fans during the match. he got a 3 match ban. should have got more!
  3. Stephen
    7. Posted by Stephen Fri Nov 6 1:24am EST

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    German-Swiss animosity can be traced back to the evolution of european cheese. Apparently the germans saw themselves as above the swiss because they had solid hole free cheese, while the swiss struggled to get across to their neighbours how these holes were intentional and improved the cheese as oppose to being due to their poor cheese making capabilities. Thus leading to decades of violence and tension which shows no sign of halting any time soon.
  4. Fred E
    6. Posted by Fred E Thu Nov 5 12:38am EST

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    Unfortunately the most popular sport in the world is still plagued by these hooligans, but on most occasions the police look to rile the fans up as much as possible.
  5. TA
    5. Posted by TA Wed Nov 4 6:47pm EST

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    what is this fuss all about. the German fans should save the energy for the world cup next year. they will need it once Germany is knocked out early from the tournament possibly by the Swiss whose under 17 team today beat Germany 4-3 at the Fifa Under 17 world cup in Nigeria. Now that is real business.
  6. David E
    4. Posted by David E Tue Nov 3 8:57pm EST

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    I can agree with post #1 and add this: Riot? why? It's soccer!!! I just laugh at all the small-penis gang hoodlums roving around in packs!! I bet that once these guys get a taste of some good poon, they will stop watching soccer games forever. LOL - silly dopes
  7. <i>mpeterson_07</i>
    3. Posted by mpeterson_07 Tue Nov 3 5:32pm EST

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    Are you trying to say that all supporters from the great city of Rostock are neo-nazi. Are you crazy it is like saying every supporter of St. Pauli are whores because it is the red light district of Hamburg. Get your facts right and quit being so racist towards the east.
  8. Mr E
    2. Posted by Mr E Tue Nov 3 10:46am EST

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    the St. Pauli-Rostock game is a little WW2: liberals vs neo-nazis. Clashes were expected
    Fortunately the 'good guys' won. Party at the Reeperbahn.
  9. Brian W
    1. Posted by Brian W Tue Nov 3 7:32am EST

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    What's up with them Germans - is the 3RD Reich back? I've heard that those Europeans are pretty vicious people! The Swiss even punch holes in their cheese!! Come on Dudes - it is just a game!! And you are giving the World's most beautiful sport a bad name! Chill out!
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