Crystal Palace fans break Wembley rules after 30 SECONDS after engulfing Wembley in smoke by sneaking in flares
CRYSTAL PALACE fans broke strict Wembley rules just 30 seconds into their FA Cup semi-final clash with Aston Villa by letting off flares. The Wembley pitch was covered in smoke as flares were sparked by supporters. RexCrystal Palace fans let off flares during their FA Cup clash[/caption] GettyThe Wembley pitch was covered in smoke[/caption] It took several minutes for the smoke to clear but play was able to get underway. Bringing flares and pyrotechnics into football stadiums in the UK is prohibited. It is illegal to possess pyrotechnics, and their use can lead to prosecution. The rules state: “It is illegal to bring them into stadiums and there are consequences for anybody who breaks the law and ground regulations. “Anyone caught possessing or using pyrotechnics will be reported to the police and prosecution could result in a permanent criminal record. “The pitch must remain safe for players, managers and match officials, just as the stands should be for supporters.” Strict checks were in place at Wembley for the FA Cup semi-final but a small number of Palace fans managed to evade them. A Wembley Stadium spokesperson said: “The use of pyrotechnics, flares and smoke devices inside or outside Wembley Stadium is prohibited and illegal. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS “We will work with the police to identify those individuals who brought pyrotechnical devices inside the stadium for today’s semi-final fixture and ensure further enforcement action is taken.” Palace fans similarly set off smoke flares ahead of their last FA Cup semi-final clash – against Chelsea in 2022. Oliver Glasner’s side reached the FA Cup final for the first time since 2016, when they were beaten by Manchester United at Wembley. The Eagles dominated the game, winning 3-0 under the famous arch. Palace reached the semi by winning 3-0 at Fulham in the quarter-final, having also overcome Millwall, Doncaster and Stockport.
CRYSTAL PALACE fans broke strict Wembley rules just 30 seconds into their FA Cup semi-final clash with Aston Villa by letting off flares.
The Wembley pitch was covered in smoke as flares were sparked by supporters.
It took several minutes for the smoke to clear but play was able to get underway.
Bringing flares and pyrotechnics into football stadiums in the UK is prohibited.
It is illegal to possess pyrotechnics, and their use can lead to prosecution.
The rules state: “It is illegal to bring them into stadiums and there are consequences for anybody who breaks the law and ground regulations.
“Anyone caught possessing or using pyrotechnics will be reported to the police and prosecution could result in a permanent criminal record.
“The pitch must remain safe for players, managers and match officials, just as the stands should be for supporters.”
Strict checks were in place at Wembley for the FA Cup semi-final but a small number of Palace fans managed to evade them.
A Wembley Stadium spokesperson said: “The use of pyrotechnics, flares and smoke devices inside or outside Wembley Stadium is prohibited and illegal.
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“We will work with the police to identify those individuals who brought pyrotechnical devices inside the stadium for today’s semi-final fixture and ensure further enforcement action is taken.”
Palace fans similarly set off smoke flares ahead of their last FA Cup semi-final clash – against Chelsea in 2022.
Oliver Glasner’s side reached the FA Cup final for the first time since 2016, when they were beaten by Manchester United at Wembley.
The Eagles dominated the game, winning 3-0 under the famous arch.
Palace reached the semi by winning 3-0 at Fulham in the quarter-final, having also overcome Millwall, Doncaster and Stockport.
