Beitar Jerusalem Fans Attacked in Ambush Before Cyprus Conference League Match
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Beitar Jerusalem fans were ambushed and attacked by local supporters in Larnaca, Cyprus, before their Conference League match against AEK Larnaca, leading to several injuries and arrests.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Beitar Jerusalem fans were violently ambushed by 60-70 AEK Larnaca supporters in Larnaca before the match.
- Several fans suffered injuries, mostly younger supporters with facial wounds.
- Police arrested one Israeli and six Cypriots following multiple violent incidents.
- Two injured fans received medical treatment but did not require intensive care.
- Most Beitar fans were already inside the stadium when the attack occurred.
- The match took place on Thursday evening as part of the Conference League qualifiers.
Before the Conference League second qualifying round match between Beitar Jerusalem and AEK Larnaca in Larnaca on Thursday evening, several Beitar fans were violently attacked by local supporters. According to eyewitnesses, a group of Beitar fans walking alone were ambushed by 60 to 70 AEK Larnaca fans who threw stones and physically assaulted them. One fan described how the attackers "blew them up with blows" after ambushing them from the hillside. Another fan noted that most of the Beitar supporters were already inside the stadium cheering, and those injured were mostly younger fans who suffered facial bleeding.
Cypriot police intervened in multiple violent incidents related to the clashes, resulting in the arrest of one Israeli and six Cypriots. Two people were injured but did not require intensive medical treatment. Ambulances and paramedics treated those who were bleeding at the scene. The match was scheduled for 19:30 local time and was broadcast on Sport1.
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