Zhejiang beat Buriram United. (Twitter)
It was unclear what sparked it, however the chaotic scene erupted shortly after the ultimate whistle of Zhejiang’s dangerous-tempered 3-2 victory. Multiple punches and kicks have been exchanged between the 2 groups and at the least two gamers ended up on the ground, whereas one grabbed an opponent in a headlock.
The Asian Football Confederation mentioned Thursday it can await the referee’s report earlier than deciding whether or not to punish two groups following a mass brawl within the AFC Champions League.
Punches have been thrown and the benches of either side obtained concerned when Wednesday’s encounter between China’s Zhejiang and away aspect Buriram United of Thailand descended into violence.
It was unclear what sparked it, however the chaotic scene erupted shortly after the ultimate whistle of Zhejiang’s dangerous-tempered 3-2 victory.
“We are waiting for reports from the referee and match commissioner,” AFC basic secretary Windsor John informed AFP, including that “the relevant bodies will deal with it”.
Multiple punches and kicks have been exchanged between the 2 groups and at the least two gamers ended up on the ground. One grabbed an opponent in a headlock.
Security personnel raced onto the pitch at Huzhou Olympic Sports Center to revive order.
The dangerous blood prolonged into Thursday and the official Instagram account of the Thai crew posted footage of one in all their gamers cowering on the bottom.
The caption learn: “Is it the AFC Champions League? Come to play football or come to the battlefield.”
Buriram additionally posted {a photograph} of what seemed to be a house fan hurling one thing from the stands.
(This story has not been edited by News18 employees and is revealed from a syndicated information company feed – AFP)
