Violence overshadows Galatasaray victory

COPENHAGEN, MAY 18: A historic Uefa Cup victory for Galatasaray of Turkey over England's Arsenal was overshadowed by several injuries and ...

COPENHAGEN, MAY 18: A historic Uefa Cup victory for Galatasaray of Turkey over England’s Arsenal was overshadowed by several injuries and hoards of clashing fans who turned central Copenhagen Square into a battlefield in the hours leading up to the match.

Some Turkish supporters briefly moved toward small groups of Arsenal fans hanging out in pubs, but police kept both sides apart.

The celebrations, which were enhanced by a weekly fireworks show at nearby Tivoli Gardens, the city’s landmark amusement park, were noisy but largely peaceful — in contrast to the violence that marred the hours leading up to the final, prompting sharp criticism from officials.

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“It’s dreadful that Denmark offers its National Stadium to the Uefa Cup and some supporters come and make troubles and riots in the streets,” Justice Minister Frank Jensen said.

Uefa president Lennart Johansson was considering sanctions after the events in Denmark. “I cannot exclude that (we) discuss sanctions against Turkish and English soccer associations when it comes to future matches in Europe,” he told Sweden’s TV4 channel.

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