BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - FEBRUARY 20: Fans of Anderlecht are seen after the referee suspends the game due to unappropriated behaviors among the spectators during the UEFA Europa League knockout play-off football match between Anderlecht and Fenerbahce at Lotto Park in Brussels, Belgium on February 20, 2025.

Europa League game in Brussels briefly suspended due to crowd trouble

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BRUSSELS (AP) — The second leg of the Europa League playoff between Anderlecht and Fenerbahce was briefly suspended due crowd trouble on Thursday.

The problems took place shortly after Youssef En-Nesyri scored for Fenerbahce in the fourth minute.

The Turkish team had won the first leg 3-0 and was on course to reach the round of 16.

The match was suspended “due to security issues,” UEFA said. Riot police were deployed and play resumed after several minutes.

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