Riots in match at Egypt.Holy crap!

[Laylabelle 9,351]

The Egyptian top flight witnessed a massive game in the title race on Wednesday as second-placed Al Ahly travelled to Al Masry, who after winning the match 3-1 jumped into 4th.

The result however was overshadowed by incredibly shocking scenes at the full time whistle as hundreds (possible thousands) of home fans stormed the pitch and began assaulting Al Ahly players and on-site security officials.

Leaving aside the urgent question of why hundreds of Al Masry fans were able to easily burst onto the pitch, matters quickly spiralled out of control as the visitors were chased down the tunnel after their defeat.

A nasty game of cat and mouse was captured on TV as the Al Ahly squad literally ran for cover whilst Al Masry fans tried to clobber them with punches and kicks. While most of the players seemed to escape down the tunnel in the nick of time, a handful of Al Ahly coaches and subs seemed to get embroiled in the chaos.

Pockets of violence between fans and officials then sprouted around the pitch, whilst a huge crowd of home fans tried to force their way into the changing rooms.

Post match reports have suggested that Al Masry may be denied the win by the Egyptian FA as punishment for the horrific post-match scenes.

Watch the Al Masry fans storm the pitch to attack Al Ahly here.

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UPDATE: Distressing reports continue to leak out of Egypt, where it has now been confirmed that tens of fans have been killed and many many more injured in the post match violence.

Latest reports suggest that 28 fans died in the melee, while 100s may have been injured too.

Horrific quotes from Al Ahly players have also reached the wires.

Mohamed Abou-Treika: “The security forces left us, they did not protect us. One fan has just died in the dressing room in front of me.”

Mohamed Barakat: “People have died, we are seeing corpses now. There are no security forces or army personnel to protect us. It is our fault because we played that match. The authorities are afraid to cancel the league because they just care about money, they do not care about the lives of people.”

SECOND UPDATE: The death toll is now up to 73. Over 300 fans are injured also.

http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/footbrawl-al-masry-fans-storm-the-pitch-in-their-hundreds-to-fight-with-al-ahly-players/

[zolayes 14,489]

terrible story

[Fulham Broadway 16,845]

Terrible. No one deserves to die at a football match. It seems as though this was pre planned

Had first hand experience Brum v Chelsea when a lad was pushed under a bus in the 80s

[Billy. 2,742]

no need for shit like this its only a game of football

[Melanicus 5,208]

Animals!

[Beirut_Blues 306]

Just saw the vid unbelievable... Dont wanna go off topic by talkin politics but this is a consequence of Mubarak's abdication. Be sure this wouldnt have happened during his reign.

[Melanicus 5,208]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpT2SKGVcqM

[manpe 10,861]

73 confirmed dead. This has nothing to do with football just as hooligan firms have nothing to do with football.. it's all about finding excuse for violence.

[capriccioso 2,545]

74 dead. Shocking news.

[dwonder 11]

any caught in this descpicable acts with enough proofs (cctv etc) should be face a death sentence. people should not be allowed to kill fellow human being over a game of football. no excuse whatsoever, they should face the maximum penalty.

[Fulham Broadway 16,845]

More evidence emerging of Mubarak supporters and the cops taking revenge on the revolutionaries/Ultras

[Wilson 358]

Stupid Egyptian fucks!

[We Hate Scouse 10,286]

http://www.bbc.co.uk...e-east-16848473

Crowds are gathering in central Cairo as tension rises after riots in the city of Port Said on Wednesday which left at least 74 people dead.

Angry fans closed off Tahrir Square and state TV ahead of a protest against police handling of the clashes.

Jesus christ, what's wrong with these people? Protesting and probably starting another riot a day after. Have some respect!!!

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Army being held accountable. Not surprising, they haven't really kept their word after Mubarak abdicated. Things can only get worse from here..

[zolayes 14,489]

any caught in this descpicable acts with enough proofs (cctv etc) should be face a death sentence. people should not be allowed to kill fellow human being over a game of football. no excuse whatsoever, they should face the maximum penalty.

I am not willing to judge it seems much more than football is involved here.

[termninja 5,290]

Terrible news...I will not commentate on Egypt's situation as it's not my business and I hope that it all ends in the best possible way for them.

[Kez 2,727]

Disgusting behaviour. Such a terrible story.

[Fulham Broadway 16,845]

Some Egypt bloke on the radio said the troublemakers and killers arrived at the end in taxis.

They were army guys, whos real reason is to get people to say ''look, theres all this chaos, we still need the army in charge''