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German Cup tie halted after stadium seals away fans' entrance with concrete
Authorities discovered the away supporter entrance to third-tier Rot-Weiss Essen's stadium sealed with concrete hours before their German Cup second-round match against Bundesliga side RB Leipzig. The incident raised questions about stadium access and security protocols ahead of the fixture.
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The away supporter entrance to Rot-Weiss Essen's stadium was found sealed shut with concrete on the day of the club's German Cup second-round match against RB Leipzig, according to reports Tuesday. The discovery was made only hours before the fixture was scheduled to take place, leaving match organisers scrambling to address the access issue.
The sealed entrance raised immediate concerns about crowd management and safety procedures at the third-tier club's ground. Officials were forced to make alternative arrangements to accommodate Leipzig's travelling supporters, though details of how access was ultimately resolved remained unclear.
The incident occurred during the second round of Germany's domestic cup competition, when lower-division sides face off against top-flight clubs. RB Leipzig, competing in the Bundesliga, were the heavy favourites in the matchup against their lower-ranked opponents.
No official statement was released explaining why the entrance had been sealed with concrete or whether the action was intentional. The matter highlighted ongoing discussions about infrastructure and facilities at stadiums across Germany's various football divisions.