A masked fan disrupted a German second division football match by unplugging a VAR monitor. Preussen Munster stated the video assistant referee system was unusable during their game against Hertha Berlin after a foul.
The referee could not review the incident because a spectator illegally entered the pitch and disconnected the equipment. The penalty decision was ultimately made by the video referee in Cologne. Preussen Munster expressed regret and pledged to identify those responsible, noting immediate measures are in place to prevent recurrence. Evidence suggests the act was planned, with a banner reading "pull the plug on VAR" displayed by home fans shortly after the disruption.
Hertha Berlin scored from the penalty and went on to win the match 1-2 with a late goal.