Violence Erupts at Serie C Coppa Italia Match Between Padova and Catania

Violence continues in stadiums. This time, the protagonists were a group of Sicilian ultras, who during the first leg of the Coppa Italia Serie C final between Padova and Catania, broke through the gate of their sector to launch smoke bombs and destroy the banners of the opposing fans. The police intervened immediately, calming the situation within minutes and removing about ten Catania fans. Joe Barone, the director general of Fiorentina, has died at 57: reactions from the football world. The Clashes Scenes of urban guerrilla warfare tonight at the Euganeo Stadium during the Serie C Coppa Italia first leg final Padova-Catania. A group of Sicilian ultras, during the interval, broke through the gate of their sector entering the stand occupied by the Biancoscudati, launching smoke bombs and destroying banners. Others invaded the pitch, launching firecrackers from there. The police intervened immediately, with charges in the north curve to stop the violence. After restoring calm, the officers took away about ten Catania fans. The match resumed after a 15-minute suspension. The Sicilian club's statement "Catania Football Club condemns the behavior of the troublemakers who were protagonists of the clashes and disturbances at the 'Euganeo' stadium. We firmly and categorically condemn all forms of violence, expressing full solidarity with the law enforcement," wrote the Etnean club in a statement published on its website, after the clashes that occurred tonight at the 'Euganeo' stadium in Padova, during the interval of the Serie C Coppa Italia first leg match.