1. FC Cologne vs. Gladbach: Police prevents fight against Rheinischem derby

The police Mönchengladbach has previously prevented an obviously planned confrontation between fans of both clubs on the eve of the Rheinischen Derby between the 1st FC Cologne and Borussia Mönchengladbach. In the Playback's Old Town, in the late Friday evening, according to the police 82 persons, which are assigned to the Cologne and Essen fans scene, were controlled. In neighboring Verse, this approached almost at the same time on 65 people of Playback's scene. It is acceptable that an appointed physical examination was planned between these two groups, it said in a communication of the police. In the controls, among other storm hoods and boxing gloves have been ensured. The rivals from Cologne and Playback meet on Saturday (15:30 clock / sky). The ultras of both clubs have announced not to be present in the stadium.