Confrontations involving NEC and Levski Sofia supporters

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An officer was injured during a confrontation between NEC supporters and supporters of Bulgarian club Levski Sofia, police said. A 41-year-old woman from Beuningen was arrested on suspicion of assault.

About 200 Levski Sofia supporters were in a section of the Goffert stadium normally used by sponsors and players’ families during the Europa League match against NEC. The atmosphere reportedly became tense several times. NEC said it was surprised by the supporters’ presence, and mayor Hubert Bruls called in riot police.

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