Two stands of the Montpellier stadium closed following the launch of projectiles in the course of the match towards Marseille

On Wednesday; the League’s Disciplinary Fee introduced the sanctions associated to the incidents that occurred final  Sunday; in the course of the match between Montpellier and Marseille. Missile launches by Montpellier followers injured an OM participant.

A primary judgment fell: two stands of the Mosson stadium; in Montpellier; are closed as a precaution. Definitive sanctions; most likely extra extreme; might be introduced on August 18; on the terminate of the subsequent assembly of the League’s Disciplinary Fee. That is 4 days prior Lorient’s reception on the Mosson.

A case nonetheless underneath investigation

On the Mosson stadium; the Corbières and Etang-de-Thau (native ultras tribune) stands will probably be closed to the general public whereas the case is investigated. “given the seriousness of the information“; to indicated by the Disciplinary Fee in its resolution.

The Fee had been seized following objects dropped by Montpellier supporters. A bottle had struck the Marseillais Valentin Rongier within the confront and carve his mouth. The assembly should acquire been interrupted for ten minutes.

Following the match; two supporters aged 17 and 24 have been arrested for these missile launches. Two different Montpellier followers have been additionally arrested for threats towards OM followers leaving the stadium.

The Fee’s choices have been awaited by Marseille. Following the damage of his teammate; Leonardo Balerdi; Marseille defender; mentioned “indignant with the general public“.”I hope there are sanctions; as a result of we can’t permit issues like that.“he instructed AFP final  Sunday; simply following the sport.

Throughout this tense League 1 encounter; Marseille beat Montpellier 3-2 firstly of the season.