"The police said 12 civilians and three police officers were injured, while nine people were arrested and 16 detained for questioning. Israeli police said it cancelled the match at Bloomfield Stadium because of "public disorder and violent riots". They said: "Dozens of smoke grenades and pyrotechnic devices were thrown. "Disorderly conduct, riots, injured police officers, and damage to infrastructure - this is not a soccer game, this is a breach of order and serious violence.""
"Hapoel Tel Aviv said: "The shocking events outside the stadium and following the reckless and scandalous decision not to hold the match only demonstrate that the Israel Police has taken control of the sport." The club said "most of the injuries from the event were actually caused by the brutal police violence". "It goes without saying that the club's management condemns all acts of violence - and will fight against lawbreakers, even if they are wearing uniforms," they said."
Police cancelled the Israeli Premier League derby between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv after violent riots erupted before kick-off. Twelve civilians and three police officers were reported injured, nine people were arrested and 16 were detained for questioning. Police cited public disorder, pyrotechnics and smoke grenades and described serious violence and damage to infrastructure. Hapoel Tel Aviv accused police of overreaction and alleged that most injuries were caused by police violence while condemning all unlawful acts. Birmingham's Safety Advisory Group recommended banning Maccabi supporters from an upcoming Aston Villa Europa League match; the UK government is examining options to enable the fixture safely.
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