Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Fireworks Halt German Cup Clash Before Kaiserslautern Win
A German Cup football match between Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern became unsafe.
Fans threw fireworks, flares, and other objects near the players.
Some Mannheim fans also ran onto the pitch.
Police in riot gear and mounted officers moved the supporters away.
The match was stopped for nearly 30 minutes.
The score was 0-0 when the game went into extra time.
Ibrahim Kanate scored near the end of extra time.
Kaiserslautern won 1-0 and moved into the cup’s second round.
Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern were tied 0-0 before extra time.
Fans at both ends threw flares and other objects toward the field.
Some Mannheim supporters invaded the pitch before officers pushed them back.
The match resumed after a delay of just under 30 minutes.
Ibrahim Kanate scored in the final minute of extra time for Kaiserslautern’s 1-0 victory.
- Who
- Waldhof Mannheim, Kaiserslautern, their supporters, police officers, and scorer Ibrahim Kanate.
- What
- A German Cup match was halted after fans threw fireworks and objects and some supporters invaded the pitch; Kaiserslautern later won 1-0.
- When
- Friday; the match resumed after a delay of just under 30 minutes and ended in extra time.
- Where
- Mannheim, Germany.
- Why
- The match was stopped because fan behavior created a safety risk for players and officials.
- Competition
- German Cup
- Teams
- Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern
- Halftime or regulation score
- 0-0 before extra time
- Match interruption
- Just under 30 minutes
- Final score
- Kaiserslautern 1-0 Waldhof Mannheim
- Winning goal
- Ibrahim Kanate scored in the last minute of extra time
- Outcome
- Kaiserslautern advanced to the second round