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2025 September 5 . 1:20 PM

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"Expressing hesitation upon discussing the topic"

"Expresses anxiety about discussing the matter"

In the world of German football, a contentious issue has arisen regarding the added time rule in the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga. The rule, which is intended to be predictable, has been causing great anger and confusion among players, coaches, and fans alike.

Arminia Bielefeld's players and coach Mitch Kniat share the anger towards the added time rule, with Kniat expressing particular frustration following their first season defeat. In the game against Dynamo Dresden, they played 28 minutes instead of the usual 15 minutes with one less player due to a controversial red card in the 75th minute.

The controversy surrounding the added time rule reached a boiling point after the game between Bielefeld and Dynamo Dresden. Criticism was heavily directed towards the rule, with many questioning its unpredictability this season.

In the game between Bielefeld and Schalke, Mael Corboz, Bielefeld's captain, voiced his anger over the added time, stating it resulted in their team playing with 10 men for 11 minutes and 25 minutes of additional play. This sentiment was shared by Joel Grodowski, Bielefeld's goal scorer, who called the added time regulation "silly" and suggested a need for a new regulation.

Dieter Hecking, coach of Bochum, also expressed surprise about the added time in the game against Schalke the night before. The game saw a free kick argument from Kniat, in which he expressed frustration over the unpredictable added time and the inconsistency in its application.

The added time in football matches is determined by a referee team, led by Tom Bauer in the Bielefeld vs. Schalke game, who decides on the added time based on factors such as injury breaks, VAR checks, and external influences such as pyro breaks or thunderstorms. The second video assistant records all events and passes the information on to the referee, who ultimately decides on the added time.

However, the inconsistent application of the rule has led to ongoing controversy. In the game between Bielefeld and Schalke, there was a goal in the second half and two VAR interventions, resulting in a total of 11 minutes of added time, which extended to almost 13 minutes. In contrast, the game between Bielefeld and Dynamo Dresden saw only 10 minutes of added time in the second half.

As the season progresses, it remains to be seen how the added time rule will evolve and whether changes will be made to address the concerns of players, coaches, and fans. For now, the debate continues, with many calling for a more predictable and consistent approach to added time in Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga matches.