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Amiri apologizes: goal celebration after fan emergency causes excitement!
Nadiem Amiri apologizes after a controversial goal celebration in the 1-2 win against Stuttgart, while a Mainz fan receives medical treatment.
Amiri apologizes: goal celebration after fan emergency causes excitement!
A thrilling duel between VfB Stuttgart and FSV Mainz 05 ended with a 2-1 win for Stuttgart on Saturday, but a tragic incident overshadowed the game. There was a medical emergency in the Mainz fan block, which resulted in the game having to be interrupted for over 20 minutes. The paramedics provided first aid and resuscitated the affected trailer, who was taken to hospital after treatment. According to Niko Bungert, the sporting director of Mainz 05, the fan is now in a stable condition and his life is no longer in danger. “These are good signs,” said Bungert, emphasizing the importance of support from fans in such critical moments.
The game in the MHPArena was played in front of 59,000 spectators and was dramatic. Nadiem Amiri, who gave Mainz 05 the lead with a hand penalty in the 41st minute, caused a stir himself. However, his goal celebration in front of the Stuttgart supporters received criticism when he was unable to correctly assess the severity of the incident in the fan block. In a later Instagram post, Amiri apologized to the Stuttgart fans and made it clear that his celebration was not appropriate. He praised the Stuttgart fan base for their sensitivity during the medical emergency. Rhine newspaper reports that Amiri wishes the affected fan a speedy recovery and his thoughts are with him.
Match history and table
From a sporting perspective, this victory returned Stuttgart to third place in the Bundesliga. Chris Führich equalized in stoppage time in the first half and Deniz Undav scored the decisive goal in the 80th minute, making the match a nerve-wracking event. For Mainz, however, the situation remains tense; After the matchday, they are in second-to-last place with just four points from eight games and are still waiting for their second win of the season. Coach Bo Henriksen said that the team was seen as unsettled and acted without real “flow”. Individual mistakes led to the sixth defeat and the offensive faltered. Goalkeeper Robin Zentner described the current situation as critical and called for solidarity, especially with the fans.
A highlight of the upcoming event is already imminent, as both teams will meet again in the DFB Cup on Wednesday, this time in Mainz. Mainz are hoping for a turnaround, while Stuttgart should go into the game with renewed self-confidence. Swabian highlights the preparations during Daily Mirror the hope for a speedy recovery of the affected fan is discussed. All eyes now turn to the next challenge in the cup.