Masked Fan Sabotages VAR Monitor in Dramatic Bundesliga 2 Match

A masked fan sabotaged a VAR monitor during a German second division match, forcing officials and disrupting the review process. The act affected the penalty decision in a match between Preussen Muenster and Hertha Berlin, which led to Hertha's victory. Muenster plans to identify those responsible.

A masked fan committed an audacious act of sabotage by unplugging a VAR monitor during a Bundesliga 2 match on Sunday, leaving the referee in a lurch as a potential penalty call awaited review.

The bizarre episode occurred during the match between Preussen Muenster and Hertha Berlin, as referee Felix Bickel approached the monitor to find it powerless. Fans displayed a banner, stating 'Pull the plug on VAR.' The disruption forced VAR official Katrin Rafalski to make decisions remotely, leading to a confirmed penalty for Hertha, which they scored.

Hertha Berlin clinched the match with a 2-1 victory, winning with a last-minute goal. Muenster officials suspect the sabotage was intentional and have vowed to identify and address those responsible for the incident.