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Police used a water cannon to overcome rioting soccer fans after a second-division game and detained 23 people.
Chaos runs riot
Twenty-seven officers were slightly hurt in the riot.
The police reacted when about 500 violent supporters of Hansa Rostock tried to breach a police barrier and threw bottles and firecrackers after their club had lost to visiting St. Pauli 2-0.
About 1,500 police were on hand for the game between the clubs whose supporters have a history of animosity.
There were clashes during and after Monday night's game between rival groups of supporters.
Police had no information on possible injuries.
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