Turin Derby Delayed Over Fan Violence, Kicks Off Late
Turin Derby Starts Hour Late After Trouble Leaves Fan In Hospital
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The Turin Derby between Juventus and Torino was delayed by over an hour due to public safety concerns after a Juventus fan was hospitalized following clashes with rival supporters. The match eventually started at 9:51 PM local time, amidst protests from Juve fans.
- 01The match was delayed for over an hour for public safety reasons after a Juventus fan was injured in a pre-match brawl.
- 02The kick-off time was rescheduled to 9:51 PM local time (1945 GMT), despite protests from Juventus supporters.
- 03Other Serie A matches involving teams competing for Champions League spots were delayed by five minutes but proceeded as scheduled.
- 04Juventus is currently vying for one of the two remaining Champions League spots, sitting two points behind the top four.
- 05The incident led to a significant protest from Juventus fans, who left the away end in response to the delay.
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The Turin Derby between Juventus and Torino on Sunday was postponed by more than an hour due to safety concerns after a Juventus fan was hospitalized following violent clashes with rival supporters. Local authorities decided to delay the match to ensure public safety, resulting in a new kick-off time of 9:51 PM local time (1945 GMT). This decision sparked anger among Juventus fans, who protested by abandoning their section of the stadium. The incident occurred just before the match, as Juventus fans demanded a suspension of the game after one of their supporters sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Despite the delay, other Serie A matches involving teams competing for Champions League qualification continued, with only a five-minute delay. Juventus, currently in sixth place, is two points behind the Champions League spots, intensifying the stakes for the final round of fixtures this season.
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The delay and incidents surrounding the match highlight ongoing safety concerns at sporting events in Italy, potentially affecting future match scheduling and security measures.
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