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Fenerbahce Fan Disorder Halts Play at Forest as Away End Is Wrecked

Police reported multiple arrests as UEFA prepares a disciplinary review.

Overview

  • Flares thrown from the away section at the City Ground led referee Maurizio Mariani to briefly stop the match within the opening minutes before play resumed.
  • Post-match images showed extensive damage in the visiting end, with seats ripped out and smashed in front of the Bridgford Stand.
  • Nottinghamshire Police said a 37-year-old was arrested on suspicion of throwing a missile toward home fans, with two further arrests for an alleged steward assault and entering the playing area.
  • Former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett called for UEFA to bar Fenerbahce supporters from the next three European away fixtures and fine the club €250,000.
  • Nottingham Forest advanced 4-2 on aggregate to the Europa League last 16 and, having declined comment, are awaiting UEFA’s investigation.