Fans clash before derby in Italy: Hooligans take center stage in Genoa
Before the derby match between Sampdoria and Genoa, 'rival' fan groups from the two clubs attacked each other.
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The Genoa derby played yesterday between Genoa and Sampdoria in the second round of the Italian Cup was overshadowed by violent incidents that occurred before the match. 15 people were injured and 2 people were taken into custody during the clashes.
Events took place before and after the derby, in which Sampdoria advanced by defeating their rival Genoa 6-5 on penalties after the match ended in a 1-1 draw in regular time in the Italian Cup.
According to reports in the Italian press, the tension that began in the city of Genoa before the match led to confrontations between the two sets of fans and security forces from time to time.
CLASHES CONTINUED AFTER THE MATCH
Fans, who were intervened against by security forces using tear gas and water cannons, responded by throwing flares and stones.
The clashes between the two teams' fans continued on the streets around the stadium after the derby match.
It was reported in the press that 15 people were injured and at least 2 people were taken into custody during the incidents.
It was stated that some streets turned into a virtual battlefield due to the events.