Port Said Stadium clashes

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The Port Said Stadium clashes occurred on February 1, 2012, following a football matchbetween Al-Masry Club and Al-Ahly S.C. at Port Said Stadium in Port Said, Egypt. At least 74 people were killed after thousands of supporters stormed the field following a 3–1 victory by Al-Masry.
Seventy-three people are reported to have been killed in what has been described as ‘fan clashes’ following a football match in the Egyptian city of Port Said.

Reports claim the deaths happened after “hundreds” of supporters invaded the pitch following a match between top-tier clubs Masry and Ahly.
The fans chased the players and threw stones and bottles, according to a security official reported by the Associated Press.
Egypt's health ministry said at least 40 were killed while Reuters put the death toll at 50. At least another 20 people were also said to be injured in the violence.
The causes of the deaths were not immediately known.
Port Said Stadium clashes


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