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Winter has hit Hamburg, and FC St. Pauli is tackling it together with its fans! To ensure that the friendly match against Werder Bremen could take place today (3:30 PM), the club called for a big snow shoveling action.
The goal was to clear snow and ice from the stands at Millerntor so that all spectators could move safely.
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On the field, things quickly looked good. The heated pitch and diligent groundskeepers made the field playable. However, whether the match would proceed as planned before a sold-out crowd remained uncertain for a long time due to the wintry conditions around the stadium.
Therefore, the club appealed to its fans and called for a meeting at Harald-Stender-Platz. Fans were encouraged to bring shovels or snow pushers, and as a thank you, typical Hamburg Franzbrötchen were served.
This incentive seemed to work: The turnout was so large that there were quickly enough helping hands. No new supporters were needed.
For those who couldn’t make it to the stadium due to snow and ice, the club showed flexibility. Tickets could be quickly listed and refunded through the official secondary market. Even more solutions, such as a free ticket for another friendly match, are in the works.
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