Fisticuffs! German referee Knut Kircher squares up to 1860 Munich captain Christopher Schindler

The play-offs in Germany have been pretty eventful this season, all told.

First, Hamburg's Marcelo Diaz scored a stunning 90th minute equaliser to help his side secure their 53rd consecutive season in the Bundesliga at the expense of Karlsruher.

Then 1860 Munich fought back to beat third-tier outfit Holstein Kiel courtesy of a 2-1 score line and maintain their place in the Bundesliga 2.

Meanwhile, with so much at stake, the red mist was bound to descend at some point.

However, when players lose their cool and the tackles are flying in it's up to the referee to keep a lid on proceedings.

Well, nobody told Knut Kircher.

The German official wasn't taking any nonsense from 1860 Munich skipper Christopher Schindler and almost came to blows with the 25-year-old...

Calm down, ref!