In the second round of the Italian Cup, the Genoa-Sampdoria Genoa derby became the center of attention due to violent incidents. After a 1-1 draw in regular time, Sampdoria advanced to the next round by winning 6-5 on penalties. However, clashes between fans before and after the match drew widespread attention in the Italian media.
Tension Between Fans: 15 Injured
Tension started before the match and spilled into the streets of Genoa. Fans from both teams clashed not only with each other but also with security forces. The authorities used tear gas and water cannons to intervene, while fans responded by throwing flares and stones. Following the match, the violence continued around the stadium, with 15 people reported injured and at least 2 detained.
Streets Turned into a War Zone
Due to the violent incidents, some streets in Genoa were described as resembling a war zone. According to reports in the Italian press, the clashes between fans after the match put security forces under significant pressure.
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