Europa League: Violence breaks out before Lyon vs. Besiktas, fans take refuge on field
Not what everyone expected to see at Lyon on Thursday
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Wild and crazy scenes in Europa League action on Thursday just prior to kickoff between Lyon and Besiktas in the quarterfinals. Violence broke out in the stands and fans rushed onto the field to take cover.
Take a look at these scenes:
Ugly scenes.. #EuropaLeague @photosofootball
— Sports-Hub ⚽️ (@SportsHubOnline) April 13, 2017
pic.twitter.com/6Nc0H3anax
Fans not involved wanted to of course get as far away as possible and started entering the field:
🇫🇷 Lyon x Besiktas 🇹🇷
— FOX Sports Brasil (@FoxSports_br) April 13, 2017
Torcedores turcos teriam atirado artefatos na torcida local, e uma grande confusão se formou. #EuropaLeagueFOXSports pic.twitter.com/oXtCs5GoMC
OFFICIAL: Lyon confirm that fans have "taken refuge on the pitch" after projectiles and firecrackers were thrown from the top of the stands. pic.twitter.com/PJ7k1ue0sK
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) April 13, 2017
Security has been heightened all over stadiums in Europe, as this obviously comes just days after the Borussia Dortmund bus explosions prior to a Champions League clash against Monaco. The match was delayed for roughly 45 minutes because of the violent outbreak, which all started after projectiles and firecrackers were thrown from the top of the stands. It remains to be seen if UEFA will step in and fine either club for Thursday's incident.
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