Nations League play-off descends into chaos as fans invade pitch and attack opposition players in shocking scenes
NATIONS LEAGUE CHAOS
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A NATIONS LEAGUE play-off match between Armenia and Georgia descended into utter chaos at the sound of the whistle.
Fans poured onto the pitch in Georgia in scenes that saw fighting, objects being thrown and a pitch invasion.
X @robananyanFans poured onto the pitch following Georgia’s win over Armenia in the Nations League[/caption]
X @robananyanHundreds of supporters flooded the playing surface[/caption]
X @robananyanFans were seen hopping barriers to get on the pitch[/caption]
X @robananyanCrowd trouble occurred in the stands too[/caption]
X @robananyanPolice and stewards tried to stop the chaos[/caption]
The game, which ended in a 6-1 win for Georgia, had seen tensions rise, but the whole thing boiled over after full-time.
Video taken at the game showed hundreds of supporters leaping over seats and barriers to get on the pitch after the final whistle.
While supporters could be seen hurling objects at other sections of the ground.
A report from Armenian journalist Robert Ananyan claimed that Georgian fans were throwing objects towards Armenian fans.
Police and stewards inside the stadium were attempting to calm the chaos, but the sheer number of fans causing havoc prevented there from being much of an impact.
Georgia and Armenia are neighbouring countries, but at present there is no known reason behind the chaos inside the ground.
In fact, earlier this week the two nations announced a shared bid to co-host the 2029 U20 World Cup.
Fans initially seemed to enter the pitch in order to ask for shirts and take pictures with the players.
GettyFans seemed to initially invade to pitch to get photos with players[/caption]
GettyKhvicha Kvaratskhelia was mobbed by fans at full-time[/caption]
The incident could now result in Georgia fans being handed a stadium ban.
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FAN CHAOS
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Georgia’s dominant 6-1 win on the night was spearheaded by a top performance from PSG star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
The star winger netted Georgia’s sixth goal, joining Georges Mikautadze, Giorgi Chakvetadz and Otar Kiteishvilli on the scoresheet.
The 9-1 aggregate win means that the Georgians will remain in League B of the Nations League next season.
While Armenia be stuck in League C, despite a positive campaign that saw them finish second in their group.
GettyKhvicha Kvaratskhelia starred as Georgia won the game[/caption]
GettyArmenia will remain in League C of the Nations League following their defeat[/caption]
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