Brighton are fans ‘teargassed by mistake’ after Greek police attempt to clear rowdy AEK Athens supporters – following the Seagulls’ 1-0 Europa League win<\/h1>\n

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• Fans were caught up in Greek police’s action to disperse AEK Athens supporters<\/b><\/li>\n
• They had seen their side claim a famous victory thanks to Joao Pedro’s penalty<\/b><\/li>\n
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  Some Brighton fans were exposed to tear gas used by Greek police to disperse AEK Athens supporters after their Europa League\u00a0clash on Thursday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

  Seagulls supporters could be seen covering their mouths and noses while in the away end of the\u00a0Opap Arena after the final whistle.\u00a0<\/p>\n

  Police attempted to clear the home fans – some of whom who had lingered by the Perspex partition which divided the rival supporters – but inadvertently caught Brighton fans in their action.\u00a0<\/p>\n

  Club police liaison PC Darren Balkham stressed that Brighton fans were not the intended target and revealed supporters were praised for their ‘excellent behaviour’ during the game.<\/p>\n

  ‘A number of cannisters were fired resulting in the gas coming back into the stadium due to the still night.’ He wrote on X, formerly Twitter.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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  Brighton fans were seen covering their mouths and noses after they were exposed to the gas<\/p>\n

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  Joao Pedro celebrates scoring Brighton’s winning goal against AEK Athens on Thursday night<\/p>\n

  ‘I know a number of you were affected\u00a0(as were we) we gave reassurance to those who needed it straight after and informed fans of what had happened.<\/p>\n

  ‘To be clear this was not aimed at Brighton fans at all and police have praised your excellent behaviour.’<\/p>\n

  Supporters had seen their side claim a famous victory after Joao Pedro’s second-half penalty secured progression from the group stages.\u00a0<\/p>\n

  Roberto De Zerbi’s side have thrilled their fans on the road in their maiden European campaign, having already beaten Ajax in Amsterdam and drawing with Ligue 1 giants Marseille.\u00a0<\/p>\n

  Brighton welcome the French side to the Amex next month and seek a win that would ensure they avoid the play-off round.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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