Whether it's Borussia Dortmund's famous "yellow wall" or the spectacles at the Allianz Arena when Bayern plays, Germany has long been known for its top-notch fan choreography.
However, what the fans of second division club VfL Osnabrück did last night has never been seen before - they created a tifo in the shape of a real roller coaster.
The choreography was presented ahead of the first round match of the German Cup against Bayern, which Osnabrück lost 4:1. The stands read "VfL Osnabrück - a rollercoaster ride!", while a wooden cart with figures passed through a specially made track at the "Bremer Brikke" stadium.
The club explained that the roller coaster symbolizes Osnabrück's turbulent history - a journey full of ups and downs, as fans often describe the history of their club.
The choreography also depicts some of the greatest moments in the club's history, such as the victory over Bayern in 1978, but also numerous scandals and painful defeats.
The choreography took several months to create. The structure in front of the east stand was made of wooden ladders, plastic pipes and canvas, and the entire track was divided into sections so that it could be set up in the stadium.
The carts were mostly made of wood and Styrofoam, and contained figures. They were returned to the beginning of the track by a system of pulling and pushing so that the ride could be repeated.
However, it didn't end there.
The carts also passed a special "photo station", where the flash would be activated, and a photo of the cart would immediately appear on the right side of the stands.
The fans also recorded a special song "Funpark Bremer Brike" for this occasion, which accompanied the entire choreography.
The tifo was removed just before the start of the match, but the atmosphere in the stadium did not diminish. Osnabrück shocked Bayern and took a 1-0 lead in the 5th minute.
However, the reigning German champions and Cup winners managed to turn things around. Harry Kane scored two goals, and Tom Bischoff and Michael Oliseh each scored one to make it 4-1 and send Bayern through to the second round.
Despite the defeat, Osnabrück won a big victory in the stands - the roller coaster choreography has already become a hit among football fans.
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