Fights between Dynamo Kiev and Ajax fans lead to 9 arrests

AFP  |  Kiev 

Supporters of Dynamo and side clashed in the Ukrainian capital before a playoff on Tuesday, leading to nine arrests.

"Police ended the fight," a police statement said, adding the trouble had broken out in a bar near the

Nine "active participants" were taken to a police station.

Video of the incidents on showed dozens of young men running towards a cafe in an otherwise deserted road and sounds resembling shots could he heard.

Around 1,500 police and soldiers were on patrol in for the match, which ended in a goalless draw, with reaching the group stages thanks to a 3-1 win in the first leg.

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First Published: Wed, August 29 2018. 10:20 IST