Tensions flared at the Orange Vélodrome on Saturday evening as Olympique de Marseille were held to a 2-2 draw by Strasbourg, prompting angry scenes involving supporters both during and after the match.
Get French Football News understands that around 20–30 supporters attempted to force entry into the presidential hospitality areas via the Jean-Bouin forecourt following the final whistle. Objects were reportedly thrown and security doors were locked as stewards and police moved quickly to prevent any breach. Access points were subsequently sealed off and CRS officers deployed, with calm eventually restored later in the evening.
The unrest followed another damaging result for OM, who surrendered a 2-0 lead at home. Amine Gouiri had appeared to put the hosts in control with a superbly taken strike to make it 2-0, but Strasbourg mounted a comeback, scoring a late penalty to secure a draw.
All kicking off just outside the Velodrome. Around 20-30 supporters tried to force entry into the hospitality areas, objects thrown, doors locked. Journalists told to leave through a different exit to usual.
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A strange atmosphere at the Velodrome, with ultras protesting, players booed, and anti-Longoria & McCourt banners.
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The match had already begun in a febrile atmosphere. Sections of the home support staged a 15-minute strike at kick-off and unveiled a series of banners directed at both the players and the club’s hierarchy. Boos rang around the stadium at various points, and a smoke bomb was thrown onto the pitch.
