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Police attack Ivory Coast fans with batons
Fans celebrating Ivory Coast's qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations have invaded the pitch where they were set upon by riot police in shocking scenes.
The Elephants clinched a berth in the tournament after a lacklustre draw with Cameroon, with jubilant fans mobbing the players and pulling down the crossbar at one end.
Photos have emerged of police striking supporters with batons in an attempt to get them off the pitch.
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Police tried to round up the pitch invaders in farcical scenes.
The field in Abidjan was awash with thousands of fans.
Jubilant supporters tear down the crossbar at one goal.
A policeman attempts to drag a fan off star Gervinho.
The fans appeared to be stealing the star's shorts.
A policeman appearing to strike a supporter with a baton.
Police did manage to cordon off the entrance to the dressing rooms.
Police managed to arrest some of the pitch invaders.
