10 hurt in Austria-Hungary football riots
Monday, 28 July 2008
BUDAPEST, July 27 (AFP): At least 10 people were injured Saturday when supporters of Budapest football club Honved clashed with fans of Austria's Sturm Graz during a match in the Hungarian capital.
While Sturm Graz qualified for the Intertoto Cup during the 3rd round after winning 0-0, and then 2-1 late Saturday in Budapest, rival supporters clashed throughout the day. Police detained an Austrian man after he damaged a police car.
During the match, Austrian supporters threw smoke bombs in the stadium where the two clubs faced off.
While Sturm Graz qualified for the Intertoto Cup during the 3rd round after winning 0-0, and then 2-1 late Saturday in Budapest, rival supporters clashed throughout the day. Police detained an Austrian man after he damaged a police car.
During the match, Austrian supporters threw smoke bombs in the stadium where the two clubs faced off.