A derby match in the Libyan football league was interrupted after supporters stormed the pitch. The Portuguese referee was injured as well as several supporters, according to officials.
The heated derby between al-Ahli and al-Ittihad was interrupted after 39 minutes when supporters and bench players from the home team stormed the pitch in protest against the goal celebration from a player in al-Ittihad after the team took the lead.
al-Ittihad's player bus was also set on fire, according to the club.
Players and officials fled the stadium and images show how supporters and security forces clashed.
al-Ahli puts the blame on the opposing team's players for the unrest.
Local media reports that the Portuguese referee Fábio José Costa was injured in the brawl.
