Brighton release statement after Greek police use tear gas on furious AEK fans

Brighton release statement after Greek police use tear gas on furious AEK fans

The 1,600 travelling Brighton Albion noisily celebrated reaching the Europa League knockout stages and AEK Athens supporters threw missiles and refused to leave

Brighton fans hit by tear gas after police use it against AEK Athens thugs

Sussex Police said a number of AEK ultras attacked the Brighton end (Picture: Getty) Brighton fans suffered the affects of tear gas after it was used by police against AEK Athens supporters following their Europa League meeting on Thursday. The Seagulls recorded a 1-0 victory over the Greek club at the Agia Sophia Stadium to reach the Europa League knockouts. Joao Pedro scored the only goal of the match from the penalty spot while AEK Athens wer…