FC Carl Zeiss Jena catches up with Lok Leipzig – Firecrackers and rockets overshadow match against BFC

Symbolbild: FC Carl Zeiss Jena schließt zu Lok Leipzig auf – Böller und Raketen überschatten Partie gegen BFC

Jena, 03.05.2026 – Overshadowed success for FC Carl Zeiss Jena: During the high-stakes duel against BFC Dynamo, the illegal use of firecrackers and rockets occurred in the stands. On the pitch, however, the team remains on track for success and gains valuable ground on Lok Leipzig in the Regionalliga Nordost promotion race.

Epic Thüringenderby: FC Carl Zeiss Jena wins after 5:5 thriller in penalty shootout

Symbolbild: Episches Thüringenderby: FC Carl Zeiss Jena siegt nach 5:5-Krimi im Elfmeterschießen

In a memorable semi-final of the Thüringenpokal, FC Carl Zeiss Jena defeated eternal rivals Rot-Weiß Erfurt 9:7 after a penalty shootout. The high-scoring match featured ten goals in open play and was accompanied by intense fan choreographies and massive pyrotechnics.