Pyro Madness in Dresden: Why We Need a Penalty Shootout

The Problem with Pyrotechnics

The use of pyrotechnics at football matches has become increasingly common in recent years. While these displays can be visually impressive, they also pose a number of risks to the safety of players, fans, and stadium property.

One of the most serious risks is the potential for fires. Pyrotechnics can easily set fire to clothing, seats, and other flammable materials. In 2016, a pyrotechnic display at a match between Dynamo Dresden and Erzgebirge Aue resulted in a fire that caused extensive damage to the stadium.

Another risk is the potential for injuries. Pyrotechnics can explode with great force, and they can cause serious injuries to anyone who is hit by them. In 2017, a fan was seriously injured when a pyrotechnic exploded in his hand at a match between Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig.

The Need for a Penalty Shootout

Given the risks associated with pyrotechnics, it is clear that we need to find a way to reduce their use at football matches. One way to do this is to implement a penalty shootout for teams that use pyrotechnics.

Under this system, any team that uses pyrotechnics at a match would be awarded a penalty shootout against them. The opposing team would then have the opportunity to score a goal and win the match.

This system would be a strong deterrent to the use of pyrotechnics. Teams would be very reluctant to use pyrotechnics if they knew that they could lose the match as a result.

Conclusion

The use of pyrotechnics at football matches poses a serious risk to the safety of players, fans, and stadium property. We need to find a way to reduce the use of pyrotechnics, and one way to do this is to implement a penalty shootout for teams that use them.

This system would be a strong deterrent to the use of pyrotechnics, and it would help to make football matches safer for everyone.