not everywhere· Security· Updated 25 Oct, 20:27

Fan Chaos Erupts Before Football Match, Leading to Arrests

Fans of Hapoel Petah Tikva and Beitar Jerusalem clashed on the field before their match on Sunday evening in Petah Tikva. Police and security staff intervened, and one fan was arrested.

3 newsrooms · 1 language · since 25 Oct, 19:21

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What happened

01Fans of Hapoel Petah Tikva and Beitar Jerusalem fought on the field before their match at Moshava Stadium in Petah Tikva on Sunday evening.
02Beitar Jerusalem fans with tickets for the Hapoel Petah Tikva section crossed the field toward their stand, and Hapoel Petah Tikva fans also entered the pitch.
03Walla said accusations over stolen cheering equipment, including a flag, helped trigger the brawl between the two sets of supporters.
04Walla said about 30 more Beitar fans later crossed the field from the eastern section to join the fight.
05Police and security staff intervened and pushed the fans back to the stands before the match started.
06Ynet said one fan was arrested for trying to enter without a ticket and resisting arrest.
07Ynet said the league management condemned the violence and called for strict punishment.

The fighting began at Moshava Stadium, where Beitar Jerusalem supporters had tickets for the home section and crossed the field toward their own stand. Hapoel Petah Tikva fans also entered the pitch, and the confrontation escalated as more Beitar supporters joined in.

According to Walla, accusations over stolen cheering equipment, including a flag, helped fuel the brawl. Walla also said about 30 more Beitar fans later crossed the field from the eastern section to help their supporters.

Ynet said one fan was arrested for trying to enter without a ticket and resisting. It also said the league management condemned the violence and called for strict punishment, while police said officers and the event manager moved quickly to regain control before the match began.

Summarized by baba from the reports of 3 newsrooms. Updated 00:11

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