Union Berlin appeals court ruling over Bochum goalkeeper hit by lighter

Union Berlin appeal decision to award match to Bochum after their keeper was struck by a cigarette lighter in December.

Union Berlin is appealing a decision by the German football federation’s sports court to award Bochum a 2-0 victory after Bochum’s goalkeeper was struck with a cigarette lighter during their Bundesliga match in December.

“It’s bad enough that people repeatedly throw objects onto stages, into indoor areas or onto the pitch at concerts or sporting events….