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Saturday, November 23, 2024

Violence Erupts at Zurich Football Derby

Published: 2024-10-20

The Zurich football derby between Grasshopper Club Zurich (GC) and FC Zurich (FCZ) on Saturday night was marred by violence and vandalism.

The Zurich city police had to resort to rubber bullets and irritants to control the situation, resulting in one officer being injured by a firecracker explosion.

The clashes began around 2 PM at Hardbrücke station, where masked individuals caused significant damage to a train.

Tensions remained high as fans marched to Letzigrund Stadium, with over 100 firecrackers set off by GC supporters.

The situation escalated when police were attacked with bottles, leading to further interventions.

Despite the chaos, FCZ emerged victorious in the match, but the focus shifted to the violent incidents, including the display of a stolen GC banner by FCZ fans, overshadowing the football event.