Israeli football team Maccabi Haifa's game against French side Lille had to be stopped after pro-Palestinian protesters stormed the pitch.
Supporters of reportedly Turkish origin ran onto the field in the Austrian stadium where the game was played and headed for the Maccabi players, sparking ugly scenes.
One of the players is seen to trip a fan before punches were thrown. The Maccabi players - some of whom retaliated - managed to leave the field unhurt.
Maccabi Haifa denounced the attack, saying the club 'believes in co-existence, tolerance and is against violence'
VIDEO Scroll down to watch protestors storm the pitch and attack Maccabi players
Ugly scenes: Protestors attack the Maccabi Haifa players forcing the game to be called off early
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