Chaos in Liege: Fans and players got into a fight right on the grass field.
The Belgian championship match between Standard and Charleroi ended not only with a sensational victory for the visitors, but also with massive unrest. Right after the final whistle, the players from Charleroi rushed towards the home team’s area, carrying the club’s flag. This immediately provoked the fans of the home team. The attempt by Standard’s fans to take back the flag turned into a fight right on the grass field. As a result, the official proceedings of the match were completely disrupted.
The situation worsened when the fans from Charleroi tried to break through into the home team’s area. The fans of Standard, who were initially caught off guard, quickly organized themselves and fought back against the hooligans. It took a long time to restore order, and the incident was eventually taken over by the disciplinary authorities of the Belgian Football Association.