Dynamo Dresden thrown out of next years German Cup

2.Bundesliga side Dynamo Dresden have been thrown out of next seasons DFB Pokal (German Cup) by the German Football Association (DFB) due to disturbance and violence by its fans away to Borussia Dortmund in the German Cup last month.

"This verdict is designed to send out a strong signal. If we let things lie then it would only be a matter of time until someone dies," said DFB official Hans E. Lorenz, who announced the decision.

The move by the DFB had been expected to give a stern message against violent conduct and pryotechnics at stadiums and grounds across the country. Dresden created history by being the first team ever to be thrown out of the DFB Pokal competition.

In Dortmund fans from Dynamo Dresden had disrupted the match which even led to the game being halted a few times, the fans damaged property at the stadium and lit pyrotechnics, which is totally forbidden in German stadiums.

Dynamo president Andreas Ritter has made his disappointment clear. The club is being hurt due to the misconduct of a few 'so-called' fans. But what else can the DFB do to try and maintain order at stadiums?

In recent weeks there has been trouble at some grounds with especially clubs from the former East Germany effected by Dresden, Hansa Rostock and others.