Fan unrest as Hungary draws at England; Poland walks off

Published October 12, 2021 2:16 PM

By ROB HARRIS
AP Global Soccer Writer

LONDON (AP) — Crowd trouble marred World Cup qualifiers as Hungary fans clashed with police during a 1-1 draw against England at Wembley Stadium and Poland’s players walked off in Albania after bottles were hurled in another Group I match. Karol Świderski had just scored for Poland in the 77th minute when the visiting players were targeted and the game was suspended for around 20 minutes. The disorder at Wembley happened around kickoff after England players taking a knee had been booed by the visiting fans. John Stones equalized for Group I leader England to cancel out Roland Sallai’s penalty.

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