Despite the disturbance started by Turkish fans, Lyon managed to beat Besiktas in the quarter-finals of Europa League.
15 minutes into the game at Parc Olympique Lyonnais, the Turkish fans started a fight with the French fans. They also threw metal objects and fireworks at the French fans in the lower stands.
The frightened fans escaped to the pitch and tried to get help from the security staff. The Turkish fans also clashed with the police, who eventually managed to gain control of the situation.
The Lyon vs Besiktas game began with a 45 min delay. The hosts won 2:1.
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