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FAI awaits referee’s report before acting on crowd trouble at Carlisle Grounds

Flares, pitch invasions and supporter altercation in Cork’s win over Bray Wanderers

Flares thrown by both sets of supporters interrupted play at the Carlisle Grounds. Photograph: Nathan Johns

Nathan Johns
Sat Feb 19 2022 - 16:03

The FAI is awaiting the referee’s report before taking any action following fan trouble during Cork City’s away win over Bray Wanderers on Friday night.

Flares were thrown onto the pitch from both sets of fans at the Carlisle Grounds, delaying the match on more than one occasion, while multiple pitch invasions were also seen.

At one stage before half-time, there appeared to be an altercation between the home and away supporters. A fire cracker was also set off above the pitch late in the game.

A second half flurry of four goals in six minutes set Cork on their way to a dominant 6-0 win during the opening round of First Division action.

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An FAI spokesperson confirmed to The Irish Times that no action has yet been taken: “We will decide on the next steps once we receive and review the reports from the match delegate and the match official.”

Bray Wanderers are expected to issue a statement later on Saturday. Cork City said in a statement: “We are awaiting the FAI report on the matter and will not be making any further comment at this time.”