Derry exit Europa League amid crowd trouble from CSKA

Derry City lost 2-1 to CSKA Sofia in a Europa League match that was interrupted by crowd violence. Bulgarian supporters attacked stewards and home fans, leading to a 15-minute delay before the game resumed.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding fan safety and hooliganism in European football competitions.
Derry City's Europa League clash against CSKA Sofia was marred by ugly scenes, at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.
The report is a straightforward factual account of a sporting event and associated crowd trouble.
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