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The match was halted for 20 minutes after a flare was fired from a section packed with Lyon fans towards St Etienne supporters, one of whom sent it back.
Police then moved in and sprayed tear gas, which prompted referee Tony Chapron to send the players back to the dressing rooms in the 52nd minute.
"It's really a pity," said Lyon midfielder Florent Malouda. "You don't come to a stadium to see that kind of thing. Let's hope it never happens again."
Lyon were 3-0 up when the incidents started. The flare was launched after St Etienne supporters unfolded in provocation a banner they had stolen from Lyon fans.
Lyon, who will host AS Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday, had already wrapped up the win with goals by Kim Kallstrom, Tiago and Fred.
"It's never easy to play in a hostile atmosphere but it was a clear victory," said Lyon coach Gerard Houllier.
Lyon have 61 points from 27 matches and enjoy a 16-point lead over second-placed Racing Lens, who travel to Olympique Marseille on Sunday.
Great goals from Tiago and Fred:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwQmO4_OMxU
I feel a bit more confident that last week, especially before Tuesday's game against Roma.
Crowd trouble again in France, after Nancy and Lille. Things are not looking nice.
PSG woe
Saturday's other games saw Sedan swap places with Nantes after a 2-0 home win against PSG. Mikaël Landreau's own goal and a late Mansour Boutabout strike means that Sedan are within three points of the capital club, who are the third side in the relegation zone.
P.S.G 18th
Nantes 20th
Two of the biggest clubs in France facing relegation. Pathetic
The match was halted for 20 minutes after a flare was fired from a section packed with Lyon fans towards St Etienne supporters, one of whom sent it back.
Police then moved in and sprayed tear gas, which prompted referee Tony Chapron to send the players back to the dressing rooms in the 52nd minute.
"It's really a pity," said Lyon midfielder Florent Malouda. "You don't come to a stadium to see that kind of thing. Let's hope it never happens again."
Lyon were 3-0 up when the incidents started. The flare was launched after St Etienne supporters unfolded in provocation a banner they had stolen from Lyon fans.
Lyon, who will host AS Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday, had already wrapped up the win with goals by Kim Kallstrom, Tiago and Fred.
"It's never easy to play in a hostile atmosphere but it was a clear victory," said Lyon coach Gerard Houllier.
Lyon have 61 points from 27 matches and enjoy a 16-point lead over second-placed Racing Lens, who travel to Olympique Marseille on Sunday.
Great goals from Tiago and Fred:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwQmO4_OMxU
I feel a bit more confident that last week, especially before Tuesday's game against Roma.
Crowd trouble again in France, after Nancy and Lille. Things are not looking nice.
PSG woe
Saturday's other games saw Sedan swap places with Nantes after a 2-0 home win against PSG. Mikaël Landreau's own goal and a late Mansour Boutabout strike means that Sedan are within three points of the capital club, who are the third side in the relegation zone.
P.S.G 18th
Nantes 20th
Two of the biggest clubs in France facing relegation. Pathetic
