Derry City faces crowd trouble during Europa League match against CSKA Sofia

Derry City's Europa League encounter against CSKA Sofia on July 16 faced disruption due to crowd trouble, resulting in a temporary stoppage. The match, held at Brandywell, saw Derry level the aggregate score early in the second half but ultimately lose 2-1 and 5-3 on aggregate. Manager Tiernan Lynch expressed concerns that the stoppage negatively affected his team's momentum. Players were brought off the pitch as stewards addressed security issues involving a section of visiting fans, which caused a nearly 15-minute delay. Despite the defeat, Lynch praised his team's effort in the second half, even as they conceded critical goals late in the match.

• 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — Crowd trouble had 'huge impact on game' - Lynch