Fans arrested in Tashkent after running onto stadium after match (video)

In Tashkent, fans who ran onto the field after the match between Uzbekistan and Hong Kong were brought to administrative responsibility.

According to the press service of the capital’s police department, the incident occurred on March 26 at the “Bunyodkor” stadium in Tashkent.

Nine people who ran onto the field after the final whistle resisted law enforcement officers.

Six offenders turned out to be minors, so their parents were brought to administrative responsibility. Two fans were imposed 5-day administrative arrest, another – 7-day imprisonment.

The head of the UFA press service, Davron Fayziyev, said that the Association was fined for this incident.

According to him, if such situations continue, this will negatively affect the holding of international competitions in Uzbekistan.