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In the run-up to the Bundesliga game in Wolfsburg, the police took control measures against Bremen Ultras. (Image: dpa)
(Photo: Swen Pförtner/dpa)
Wolfsburg – Those responsible for Werder have criticized the actions of the police at Wolfsburg Central Station against Bremen Ultras and reacted disappointed to the control measures taken by the officials.
“I do not get it. I don’t know who made the decision and I don’t know who wanted to do that, but I think it’s cheeky,” said professional football manager Clemens Fritz after the 2-2 win at VfL Wolfsburg.
Before the game in the Bundesliga, several ultras had found the searches and personal details of the officials disproportionate, had not shown up for the game in protest and, according to the club, had made their way back to Bremen. The Wolfsburg police referred to the need for searches to avert danger.
Werder tweeted that the departure of the Ultras was “a clear competitive disadvantage” for the game. Fritz said that it had actually been agreed with Wolfsburg beforehand that the game did not pose a risk. “Encircling our fans, searching them at the train station and wanting to take personal details. I mean: nobody did anything.” In the past few years, the duel had “always been quiet”. “I don’t understand,” he added.
Coach Ole Werner was disappointed: “It’s definitely a pity that our ultras weren’t there. Hopefully next week will be all the better,” he said, referring to the first home game of the season against VfB Stuttgart. The coach was also happy about the Bremen supporters who were there in the Volkswagen Arena. “That certainly shows what power the club has and we will need it again this year.”
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