Crowd trouble mars African Cup of Nations semifinal
Published 2318 GMT (0718 HKT) February 5, 2015
Share
1 of 7
Security officers grab a supporter who got onto the pitch during the African Cup of Nations semifinal between Equatorial Guinea and Ghana on Thursday, February 5. ISSOUF SANOGO/AFP/Getty Images
A Ghanaian fan holds her face while standing beside the pitch after the match, which was played in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.ISSOUF SANOGO/AFP/Getty Images
Ghana players leave the pitch protected by riot police at halftime.ISSOUF SANOGO/AFP/Getty Images
Police officers protect footballers from missiles thrown by fans.Mohamed Hossam/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
Play was stopped eight minutes from full-time when Equatorial Guinea fans apparently aimed missiles as Ghana supporters.ISSOUF SANOGO/AFP/Getty Images
A police helicopter flies over the stadium.ISSOUF SANOGO/AFP/Getty Images
Ghana supporters try to get out of the stadium. Ghana won 3-0, but the game will be remembered for the crowd trouble.ISSOUF SANOGO/AFP/Getty Images