Supporters of TPS and Ilves clashed at halftime.
According to the security manager, the fight was quickly stopped. Illustration image. Jaakko Stenroos / AOP
During the second halftime of the SM league match between TPS and Ilves, a clash between supporters was seen.
The Turku Ice Hall incident was the first to report Overtime. TPS security manager Kimmo Laine confirmed the matter to Iltalehti.
– There was an incident between the fans, and the matter is currently under investigation, he said.
According to Laine, not many people were involved in the fight. There have been no physical injuries.
– At the moment, I will not comment on the exact number of people, because the matter is under investigation.
According to Laine, the fight was quickly stopped.
– There was a set break, and then the crowd dispersed. There were also extra people around.
The police have also been there.
According to extension, Ilves supporters aggressively approached the TPS supporter’s stand, and some of them were wearing balaclava.
Did another group of fans initiate the incident or was it a prearranged event?
– I will not comment on that at this stage, Laine told IL.