Two protesters have been shot dead in clashes with Egyptian police in Suez, the first to die in demonstrations that followed a football match riot that left 74 dead.

Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has condemned the violence following a football match in the Egyptian city of Port Said yesterday in which at least 75 people died.

Many Egyptians are blaming police and the ruling military for failing to prevent riots at a football match that left 74 people dead.

Al-Ahly coach Manuel Jose spoke of his sense of helplessness after watching his club’s fans die in front of him.

FIFA today demanded a full report into the violence at match in Egypt last night that left more than 70 people dead.

At least 74 people were killed and hundreds injured after soccer fans invaded the pitch in the Egyptian seaside city of Port Said, following an upset victory by the home team over the country’s top club.