VfL Bochum v Borussia Monchengladbach: Bundesliga game abandoned after assistant referee hit by beer

Bochum's Bundesliga game with Borussia Monchengladbach was abandoned after an assistant referee was hit by a beer thrown from the stands.

Gladbach were leading 2-0 at the time after second-half goals from Alassane Plea and Breel Embolo.

Play was initially suspended before being brought to a premature end with 19 minutes left for safety reasons.

Bochum apologised toexternal-link the official blaming a «highly embarrassing and bitter evening» on an «idiotic fan».

The home players appeared incensed and confronted their own supporters shortly after assistant referee Christian Gittelmannn had regained his feet.

The match marked the first time that the hosts had been able to welcome more than 20,000 fans inside their ground since Covid restrictions were eased in Germany.

Formation 4-3-3

Formation 3-4-2-1

Match abandoned due to, VfL Bochum 1848 0, Borussia Mönchengladbach 2.

Second Half ends, VfL Bochum 1848 0, Borussia Mönchengladbach 2.

Attempt saved. Christopher Antwi-Adjei (VfL Bochum 1848) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Konstantinos Stafylidis with a cross.

Substitution, VfL Bochum 1848. Patrick Osterhage replaces Eduard Löwen.

Foul by Sebastian Polter (VfL Bochum 1848).

Matthias Ginter (Borussia Mönchengladbach) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Christopher Antwi-Adjei (VfL Bochum 1848) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Foul by Alassane Plea (Borussia Mönchengladbach).

Attempt blocked. Alassane Plea (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Luca Netz.

Armel Bella Kotchap (VfL Bochum 1848) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Foul by Breel Embolo (Borussia Mönchengladbach).

Foul by Armel Bella Kotchap (VfL Bochum