Morocco: more than a hundred injured during a match in Rabat (video)


In Morocco, the Throne Cup match between Rabat and Fez on Sunday March 13 was the scene of violence between supporters. Hundreds of injuries and arrests have been recorded.

A total of 160 people, including 90 minors, were arrested following the violence that took place at the end of this 16and final which saw MAS beat AS FAR, a club from the capital (2-0). While the stadiums were reopened to the public a few days ago after the period of health crisis, ultras from Rabat invaded the lawn to face their counterparts.

The incriminated supporters “were arrested for their alleged involvement in acts of violence, for possession of knives, drunkenness, throwing stones causing material damage and setting fire to a vehicle”, specified the General Directorate of National Security. (DGSN) in a press release published in the evening.

The security forces, bombarded with projectiles, had to intervene to stop the violence. The DGSN reported 103 injured among the police and 57 among the supporters.

Heavy penalties expected

“At this stage of the investigation, a lot of damage to the facilities at the Moulay-Abdallah stadium has been identified. A motorcycle was set on fire and 33 police and private vehicles also suffered damage,” added the DGSN.

The Disciplinary Committee of the Football Federation is due to meet at the start of the week and sanctions are expected.

In recent years, Moroccan stadiums have been the scene of violence between supporters. Thus, fights frequently oppose the ultras of the two flagship clubs of Casablanca, Wydad and Raja, including outside the stadiums.

After the death of two supporters in early 2016, the authorities had dissolved groups of ultras to fight against hooliganism, even prohibiting any distinctive sign (slogans and banners) in the stadiums.





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