Fans of Bundesliga side Union Berlin threw chocolate coins onto the pitch as part of a protest during their game against Bochum - but the plan slightly backfired.
The current campaign has been something of a nightmare for Union, having been a surprise Bundesliga title contender during the early stages of last season.
After winning their opening two games in the Bundesliga this season, Urs Fischer's side suffered a staggering 12 consecutive defeats in all competitions - a run that lasted until the beginning of November.
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Fischer was sacked and replaced by Croatian coach Nenad Bjelica, who has overseen a small revival in recent weeks.
Union secured their first Bundesliga win under his management with a 3-1 win against Borussia Monchengladbach, before they led 1-0 against Real Madrid in the Champions League but eventually lost 3-2 following Dani Ceballos' late strike.
On Saturday, they suffered a 3-0 away defeat to Bochum, meaning they remain in the relegation play-off place in the Bundesliga.
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In the 12th minute of the game, Union fans threw tennis balls and chocolate coins onto the pitch, as part of a protest against financial plans announced by the German Football League (DFL).
They are allowing a private equity investor for the next 20 years, and although they have confirmed that the investor will have no say in sporting matters, the news hasn't gone down well with supporters.
The protest ultimately backfired on Union during Saturday's clash, with Bochum forward Takuma Asano picking up one of the chocolate coins and eating it.
Subsequently, the Japan international, who scored against Germany at the 2022 World Cup and had a brief spell with Arsenal, scored the opening goal - and hilariously admitted afterwards that the chocolate helped him to score it.
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He told reporters: "I saw the chocolate and ate it. The chocolate energised me, so it was a good decision."
And Bochum midfielder Kevin Stoger, who scored the third goal, added: "I definitely would have had one too if it brought me good luck."
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