Over 100 detained as fans clash ahead of Hajduk-Dinamo derby in Split
- by croatiaweek
- in Sport
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Police in Split acted swiftly today following reports of a mass altercation between Torcida and Bad Blue Boys in the Pujanke district, just hours before the highly anticipated derby between Hajduk Split and Dinamo Zagreb at Poljud Stadium.
The Split-Dalmatia County Police Department confirmed that a larger group of individuals were involved in the incident. Officers quickly arrived at the scene, preventing further escalation and restoring public order.
More than 100 people have been detained and taken to police stations for questioning, Večernji list reports.
Criminal investigations are currently underway, and authorities are still searching for additional participants involved in the clash. Several individuals required medical attention following the incident.
According to eyewitnesses, around 50 members of Dinamo’s supporter group, the Bad Blue Boys, arrived in Pujanke wearing masks. A confrontation ensued, and bystanders claim the visiting fans from Zagreb came off worse in the clash.
The match comes at a crucial time in the Croatian football season, with the SuperSport HNL delivering one of its most exciting title battles in recent years.
With only four rounds remaining in the 2024/25 campaign, just one point separates the top three sides. Rijeka and Hajduk Split are currently tied at the top with 56 points, while Dinamo Zagreb trails closely behind on 55.
The match, one of the most heated rivalries in Croatian football, has been classified as a high-risk event.
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On Friday, the Split-Dalmatia Police issued a statement outlining the heightened security measures being taken in line with national protocols for high-risk sporting events.
Police are coordinating closely with the National Match Security Task Force and will be enforcing measures under the Law on Police Duties and Powers, the Law on the Prevention of Disorder at Sports Events, and the Law on Public Gatherings.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely to ensure safety ahead of today’s crucial fixture at Poljud.
