Crowd trouble mars CSKA Sofia win over Derry City
Derry City's Europa League campaign ended in defeat to CSKA Sofia following a match disrupted by crowd trouble. The game was paused for 15 minutes after visiting fans attempted to enter the home section, ultimately affecting the momentum of the home side.
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Image source, Inpho Image caption, Derry City drop into the Conference League qualifiers while CSKA Sofia face NK Rijeka of Croatia
Derry City's Europa League campaign came to an end at the hands of CSKA Sofia in a match marred by trouble in the stands at the Brandywell Stadium.
The Candystripes levelled the tie on aggregate two minutes into the second half when Ellis Chapman headed in front on the night.
The hosts, cheered on by a loud home support, looked like they would go on to win the game until referee Jasmin Sabotic was forced to take the players off the pitch before the hour mark after a section of the visiting support tried to get into the home section in the shared Southend Park stand.
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