Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Tripoli Derby Abandoned After Violence Erupts On And Off Pitch
A soccer match between two teams, Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahly, in Tripoli had to stop because of problems with the fans.
Al-Ittihad scored a goal, and after that, a player protested and hurt the referee.
Then, fans from Al-Ahly went onto the field.
The game was stopped because it wasn't safe for the players and referees.
Outside the stadium, fans caused more trouble, attacking security, and setting fire to a bus and police car.
The fans of Al-Ahly said that their actions were caused by something that an Al-Ittihad player did.
A derby match between Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahly in Tripoli was abandoned.
Al-Ittihad was leading 1-0 when the match was halted.
The referee was injured by a protesting substitute player.
Al-Ahly fans stormed the pitch after the incident.
Fans attacked security and set fire to the Al-Ittihad team bus and a police vehicle.
- Who
- Fans of Al-Ahly and Al-Ittihad, the referee, and a substitute player.
- What
- A soccer match between Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahly was abandoned due to fan disturbances.
- When
- June 19, 2025.
- Where
- Tripoli, Libya.
- Why
- The match was abandoned due to fan disturbances, including a pitch invasion and attacks outside the stadium.
- Teams Involved
- Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahly
- Location
- Tripoli, Libya
- Match Status
- Abandoned
- Score at Abandonment
- Al-Ittihad 1, Al-Ahly 0
- Incident
- Pitch invasion and attacks outside the stadium
- Date
- June 19, 2025