Fans of Hannover 96 will stay away from the derby in Braunschweig
Braunschweig police ban away fans from the derby
The police in Braunschweig have banned away fans from the derby between Eintracht Braunschweig and Hannover 96 on Sunday (13:30). The decision was made after consultations with both clubs and the fan scene. The police fear that there could be riots between the rival fan groups.
Hannover 96 supports the decision
Hannover 96 supports the decision of the police. The club announced on its website that it "understands and supports the decision of the police". The club also appealed to its fans to stay away from the derby. "We ask our fans to respect the decision of the police and to stay away from the game," the club said.
Eintracht Braunschweig also supports the decision of the police. The club announced on its website that it "respects the decision of the police". The club also appealed to its fans to behave peacefully. "We ask our fans to behave peacefully and to support their team in a sporting manner," the club said.
Fan scene of Hannover 96 calls for peaceful protest
The fan scene of Hannover 96 has called for a peaceful protest against the decision of the police. The fan group "Nordkurve Hannover" announced on its website that it "will not accept the decision of the police". The group called on fans to travel to Braunschweig and protest peacefully against the ban.
Police are prepared for possible riots
The police are prepared for possible riots. The police announced that it will "take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of the public". The police also appealed to the fans to behave peacefully. "We ask the fans to behave peacefully and to respect the decision of the police," the police said.
The derby between Eintracht Braunschweig and Hannover 96 is one of the most important derbies in German football. The two clubs are only about 60 kilometers apart and there is a great rivalry between the two fan groups.
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