Friday, October 26, 2012

Fenerbahçe defeats AEL Limassol in peaceful match amid flag row

Fenerbahçe defeats AEL Limassol in peaceful match amid flag row

ISTANBUL

Fenerbahçe scored a late goal to beat AEL Limassol 1-0 in a Europa League match yesterday in Greek Cyprus although the match was more noteworthy for what failed to happen off the pitch. Tension had been growing for days over discussions on a ban on national flags in the stadium to prevent violence, but the match passed without incident.

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