The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has said that it “remains committed to providing a safe environment” following violent clashes between supporters on Sunday in the midst of FAI Cup final.
Derry City saw off opponents Shelbourne by a convincing 4-0 margin.
There were two incidents related to the match to which gardaí were called, the first an altercation close to the stadium outside a Ringsend pub. Video footage circulated online showed fans chanting and lighting flares when walking down Irishtown Road before clashes erupted between rival fans outside the Irishtown House.
A number of people were arrested as a result of this incident.
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In relation to events that took place outside the statement, Irish soccer’s governing body said: “The FAI is aware of a disturbance in the vicinity of the Aviva Stadium before the game and that a number of arrests were made during the disturbance. The FAI are liaising with both clubs on this incident.”
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In addition, during the match an incident in the stands at the Aviva led to further arrests by gardaí. “Following a disturbance during the game involving a small number of supporters in the South Stand Lower, the FAI notes that the gardaí made a number of arrests around the incident which involved several individuals supporting the same club,” continued the FAI statement.
“The FAI is liaising with the club on this matter.”
