Ref admits match fixing in Germany

REFEREE Robert Hoyzer has admitted to fixing matches in Germany.

Hoyzer, who has agreed to co-operate fully with a DFB investigation, is accused of placing bets on matches under his command, the most famous of which saw third division side Paderborn win 4-2 against top flight Hamburg in the DFB Pokal.

Hamburg’s defeat led to the sacking of their then coach Klaus Toppmoller.