HSV pitch invasion: Several injured at the promotion celebration

HSV had completed its return to the Bundesliga after seven years in the second division that evening with a 6-1 win against SSV Ulm. Minutes before full-time, some fans stormed the pitch, some even knocking over advertising hoardings. By the end of the game, there was no stopping them. Police had to prevent fans from entering the locker room. "Considering the overall situation and the subsequent invasion, we have a manageable number of injuries," said HSV's event director in a club statement. Emergency services were busy with major events over the weekend. In addition to HSV's promotion, people celebrated the 836th anniversary of the port's founding in the city, and pop star Roland Kaiser performed at the Barclays Arena near the stadium.