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RIVAL FANS CLASH AT DERBY

By Dave Jones on Nov 11, 08 10:39 PM

CROWD violence marred tonight's Welsh Premier League clash at Farrar Road between Bangor City and Rhyl.
Just after the half hour mark, shortly after the Lilywhites had taken a 2-0 lead, rival supporters at the main entrance end of the ground began fighting.
Several scuffles broke out as the ground stewards struggled to control the fracas. Reports say at least one person was injured and required hospital treatment.
The game was held up for a couple of minutes while the trouble calmed down, but at half time further fighting broke out.
Police officers arrived at the ground shortly afterwards and there were no further major incidents.
There was then a heavy police presence outside the ground following the final whistle to act as a deterrent. The North Wales Police helicopter was also on patrol.
Rhyl won the match 2-0 thanks to two goals in four first half minutes from Jamie Reed and Neil Roberts and returned to the top of the Welsh Premier. Report to follow...

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