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Flares, football and first degree burns

Here is the scene - AC Milan vs Inter, a big derby match. It is also the Quarter-Finals of the Champions League and AC are 2-0 up after the first match. They both share a ground - so both are at home. AC took the lead so where 3-0 up then in the second half a goal was disallowed. I think it should have been given but heck I am not a ref. It was then the catalyst to a war zone. The Inter fans started throwing stuff at Dida, the AC Milan goalkeeper, who stood tall. It was only bottles at first. Then came a flare (anyone seen at an English game with one of these is normal banned for life from the ground!) which luckily didn't hit anyone. Then another came and another. I don't think Dida had quite noticed this and then bang on hit him on the shoulder which was lucky as he was just turning around. This resulted in first degree burns to his shoulder.

Dida hit

The flares keep raining down and it ended up looking like a war zone. The teams went off. They came back and tried to restart but it was no good it just started again. Result - AC Milan through and I UEFA debating disciplinary action. I hope it is severe. It better be as they are always crucifying English fans. Time for UEFA and FIFA to open their eyes to the Italian fans. I just hope that tomorrows match with Juve goes well with no problems. Come on the REDS!!!!

For more see: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4432047.stm

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