Brighton followers ‘pelted with bottles and cash’ by Roma yobs after stabbings
Brighton followers reportedly had missiles launched at them by Roma followers throughout their 4-0 Europa League defeat.
Two Seagulls supporters who had travelled to the Italian capital had been stabbed on Wednesday (March 6) night as they had been robbed by locals. The males, of their 20s, had been taken to hospital with “minor knife wounds”, a spokesperson mentioned.
The unruliness sadly continued into the primary leg of the final 16 tie tonight, with Brighton’s social media staff posting an replace on their account within the second half of the match.
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It learn: “We are aware of the bottles, coins and lighters being thrown by home supporters into the away end. We have reported to UEFA and Italian Police and requested immediate action be taken.”
The away finish did not even have something to cheer about on the pitch, with the hosts placing themselves in a commanding place with a 4-0 lead on the midway stage.
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Paulo Dybala put them forward after simply 13 minutes, with Romelu Lukaku doubling the lead later within the first half. Gianluca Mancini added a 3rd after the restart, with Bryan Cristante making it 4 shortly after.
Roberto De Zerbi’s facet now face a serious uphill battle within the return leg on the Amex subsequent week, however their consideration will first shift to internet hosting Nottingham Forest within the Premier League on Sunday (March 10).
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One of the followers who was stabbed, identified on social media as Jack Albion, was nonetheless capable of make it to the Stadio Olimpico after being discharged from hospital – though he might need he hadn’t been now.
As he made his option to his seat with the help of a crutch, he was given a heroes welcome by his fellow supporters – who gave him a standing ovation and chanted his identify in unison.
